Buy this book on-line Boynton, G. W.? : Original Map - "Oceanica or Oceania."T. G. Bradford, Boston, MA?
Original publisher's hand-colored map of Oceania. A beautiful map that features pink, green, blue, and yellow watercoloring. A few major cities are shown along with natural geographic features such as rivers and seas. Countries and islands are labeled. This map shows China and the Chinese Tartary to the northwest, part of North America and the Port of San Francisco to the northeast, and Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands of Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia in the center. Australia is labeled as "New Holland." The Sandwich Islands (Hawai'ian Islands) are also shown. No date, circa 1835. Map with margins measures 11 5/8" x 9"; actual map area measures 10" x 7 3/4." Map is very clean and intact except for minimal age wear. A fine copy. Title printed in upper-right corner. Scale of distance in miles printed beneath the title. Lines of latitude and longitude also included. Printed to the right on the outside of the neatline is "136" which denotes this map as Plate 136 of T. G. Bradford's Comprehensive Atlas: Geographical, Historical, & Commercial. Thomas G. Bradford (1802-1887) was an American map publisher and assistant editor of the Encyclopedia Americana. It is likely that George W. Boynton (fl. c. 1830-1850), a Boston-based cartographer, engraved this map.. Map. Book Condition: Collectible-Fine. Binding: No Binding Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Boynton, G. W.? : Original Map - "Oceanica or Oceania.". Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including first editions, antiquarian books, rare books, incunabula and livres anciens. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |