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PNG antique map. From Doreri to Mispalu Islands. Duperrey, c1824.

PNG antique map. From Doreri to Mispalu Islands. Duperrey, c1824.

by Duperrey, Louis-Isidore

Papua New Guinea from Doreri to Mispalu Islands.

Carte de la Côte de la Nouvelle Guinée depuis le havre de Doreri jusqu’ aux Iles Mispalu, Levée par M. Lottin, Officier de la Marine, Expédition de la Corvette de S.M. la Coquille Commandée par M. L.I. Duperrey, Capitaine de Frigate. (Aout 1824)
Chart of the (North) Coast of New Guinea from the harbour of Doreri until the Mispalu Islands, Drawn by Monsieur Lottin, Naval Officer, Expedition of the Corvette Coquille, commanded by Monsieur Louis-Isidore Duperrey, Frigate Captain. (August 1824)

Fine original copperplate-engraved map by Lottin for “Voyage autour du Monde… Atlas Hydrographie” by Louis-Isidore Duperrey, published in Paris circa 1824. A narrative of Duperrey’s voyages this interesting atlas included many important charts that had not been released previously... including John Oxley's charting of the Brisbane River at the end of the preceding year - complete with depth soundings from which he declared that Brisbane River was navigable for a full 40 miles from the mouth!. (This important map of the Brisbane River c1824 is available as a modern Limited Edition map in the Heritage Editions section.)

This Papua New Guinea antique map has later hand-colour highlighting the coastline. Map size: 54 x 79cm (21 x 31 inches)

Stock Number: amNG-DupPrice: $295.00

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