TITLE/CONTENT OF MAP: 'POLYNESIA, OR ISLANDS IN THE PACIFIC.Mariana or Ladrones, Pelew Islands. or Palaos, Gilbert Islands. or Scarborough Range, Marshall Islands, Otdia or Romanzoff Group, Galapagos Islands, Marquesas Islands or Mendana Archipelago, Sandwich Islands, Samoa or Navigator Islands, Fiji Islands, Tonga or Friendly Islands, Tonga-Tabou Island; The Low Archipelago (inc Society Islands), Otaheite or Tahiti, Cooks or Hervey Isles, Pitcairn Island, Juan Fernandez, Admiralty Isles, New Ireland or Tombara, New Britain or Birara, Salomon (Solomon) Islands, Santa Cruz Islands, Vanikoro Island'
The map includes numerous comments about the dates of discovery of each island, the names of the explorers who discovered the islands and other later visitors, the perceived characteristics of the native peoples, and the availability of raw materials and tradeable products.
The top image on the right hand side shows the entire map. To view a close up of the map showing the level of printed detail, please click on the bottom image on the right hand side.
DATE PRINTED: This map was originally published by The Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge in 1840; this date is printed on the map. This edition of the map was printed and published by Chapman & Hall in 1844.
IMAGE SIZE: Approx 33.0 x 40.5cm, 13 x 16 inches (Large)
TYPE: Antique steel engraved map with original outline hand colouring (coloring)
CONDITION: Fair: Tide mark in lower right corner. Please note any other blemishes on the scan prior to purchasing this picture. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not obtrusive unless otherwise stated. We offer a no questions asked return policy.
AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic historic map, published at the date stated above. It is not a modern copy.
VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain
ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Engraved by J & C Walker
PROVENANCE: "Maps of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge", published by Chapman & Hall, London, under the superintendance of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge [SDUK Atlas]

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