1888 Picturesque Atlas Large Antique Map of New South Wales, Australia Hot on Sale

Description

1888 Picturesque Atlas Large Antique Map of New South Wales, Australia

• Title : General Map of New South Wales
• Ref  :  50339
• Size: 26in x 18in (660mm x 446mm)
• Date : 1886
• Condition: (A+) Fine Condition

Description: 
This large fine lithograph layered coloured original map was published in the extremely significant Australian & New Zealand Australian & New Zealand publication The Picturesque Atlas of Australasia between 1886-88. 

The Picturesque Atlas of Australasia was published in Sydney between 1886-88. Many of its over 700 wood-engraved illustrations were specially commissioned works by leading Australian artists. It was released in 42 separate editions usually bound into three large volumes and sold a remarkable 50,000 copies. (Ref: M&B; Tooley)

General Description:
Paper thickness and quality: – Light & stable
Paper color: – White
Age of map color: –  
Colors used: –  
General color appearance: –  
Paper size: – 26in x 18in (660mm x 446mm)
Plate size: – 26in x 18in (660mm x 446mm)
Margins: – Min 1in (25mm)

Imperfections:
Margins: – None
Plate area: – None
Verso: – None