Lot #391 - Stanford's Library Map of Australasia constructed by A. Keith Johnston, first edition steel engraved and hand coloured map, circa 1859
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Auction House:Leski Auctions
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Sale Name:Australian & Colonial
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Sale Date:02 Dec 2018 ~ 12noon (AEDT)
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Lot #:391
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Lot Description:Stanford's Library Map of Australasia constructed by A. Keith Johnston, first edition steel engraved and hand coloured map, circa 1859
dissected into 48 sections, laid down on linen, framed and glazed, 155cm x 174cm -
Notes:The latest explorer's track shown in this 1st edition is that of A.C.Gregory (1858). The map also shows railways, roads and submarine telegraph lines. Only three examples of this map are recorded in Australian collections (National Library of Australia; State Library of New South Wales; University of Queensland Library).
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Estimate:A$8,000 - 12,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Books & Manuscripts
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