Condition: good. Western Hemisphere - Eastern Hemisphere.(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, World Maps, Western Hemisphere, Eastern Hemisphere, New Zealand, North America, South America, Africa, Europe, Asia, Oceania). Issued 1836, London by Orr & Smith. Map engraved by Dower. Nice lot x 2 early 19th century engraved maps with original hand color. Well preserved, nice looking example with pleasing age patina. Sheets Measure c. 9 1/2" H x 12" W. Engraved Area Measures c. 8 1/4" H x 8 1/4" W. Cartographic Reference (s):Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1.[R33907].
Published by The Society For The Diffusion Of Useful Knowledge, London, 1841
Seller: Yesterday's Gallery, ABAA, East Woodstock, CT, U.S.A.
A lovely, very detailed map of the Eastern and Western Hemispheres on two separate sheets of paper. Minor water stain to tops and parts of map. Very minor tears to bottom of maps.