Very large antique copper engraved map of Oceania, centered on Australia, by Auguste-Henri DUFOUR (1798-1865). 

The map presents 4 inset maps in lower part: a map of New Wales in southern Australia, New Caledonia, Marquisas, Tahiti, Gambier islands. The different colors on the map defines the possessions of different countries: pink for Great Britain, purple for Spain, blue for France, white for Lower Countries or Portugal.

The map is engraved by C. Dyonnet. 

Size with margins : 78,5 x 59 cm / 30,7 x 23,2 inches

Edition : c. 1860, by Le Vasseur, 19th century, Paris.

Adolphe Hippolyte Dufour (1798-1865) is a French geographer. He studied with Lapie and worked with him on several charts of the Navy Depot. In 1824, he published for the first time, under his sole name, a geographical analysis of the map of Palestine and took part from that moment on in a host of historical or topographical publications for which he drew up plans and maps.

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A Certification of Authenticity can be issued on request.

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Due to the age an type of paper, some imperfections are to be expected. Please examine the images provided carefully, and if you have any questions please ask and we will be happy to help you.