on hand-made paper which has gently age toned as always
a special table for engravers to engrave metal plates
pleasing lot
joints scuffed but leather remains supple
some light old damp staining at bottom of front cover
Indian Ocean Physical Map Madagascar Sri Lanka Australia 1849 Berghaus map Anatolian Peninsula on hand-made paper which hasPhysikalische Karte vom Indischen Meere. (Asia, Africa, Oceania, Indian Ocean, Madagascar, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Currents, Sea Lanes). Issued 1849, Gotha by Justus Perthes for Berghaus. Detailed mid 19th century engraved scientific map with original hand color. Scarce small folio format. Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Original center fold as issued. Sheet Measures c. 14 3 4" H x 17