Islands in The Indian Ocean

YEAR PUBLISHED: 1851

Islands in The Indian Ocean

Sale price$90.00
SKU: 732

DESCRIPTION

A striking and decorative and detailed map of the Islands of the Indian Ocean -- including an inset of Mauritius.
This map is from The Illustrated Atlas and Modern History of the World, published from 1849 to 1853. This map has a decorative border and attractive vignettes by H. Winkles. Beautiful inset perspective views of Port Louis, Mautitius; Point De Galle, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka); North Beach, Prince of Wales Island (now Penang Island, Malaysia); the Fall of the River Roche, Isle of Bourbon (now Reunion Island) and a native village in Madagascar are shown.

FULL TITLE

Islands in The Indian Ocean

MAPMAKER/CARTOGRAPHER/AUTHOR

John Tallis

PUBLISHER

John Tallis & Company, London & New York

PUBLICATION

Illustrated World Atlas

DIMENSIONS (Inches)

14.5 X 10.5

CONDITION

Fine to very fine with original hand color. Some slight spots/stains as shown in photos.