both remain fascinating historical documents in entirely acceptable and very nice looking condition
a special table for engravers to engrave metal plates
some light old damp staining at bottom of front cover
Inset at top left depicts the geography of the mythical Admiral de Fonte along the coast of Calif
Full page wood engraved plates
Indian Ocean Physical Map Madagascar Sri Lanka Australia 1849 Berghaus map Anatolian Peninsula both remain fascinating historical documentsPhysikalische Karte vom Indischen Meere. (Asia, Africa, Oceania, Indian Ocean, Madagascar, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Currents, Sea Lanes). Issued 1849, Gotha by Justus Perthes for Berghaus. Detailed mid 19th century engraved scientific map with original hand color. Scarce small folio format. Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Original center fold as issued. Sheet Measures c. 14 3 4" H x 17