Asia
for the Elucidation of the Abbé Gaultier's Geographical Games.
London,
John Harris,
1832
Double-page engraved map with contemporary hand-colour in outline.
385 by 480mm (15.25 by 19 inches).
22666
notes:
A map of all of Asia, including eastern Europe, the Middle East, China, India, Southeast Asia, the East Indies, and the northern coastline of Australia.
Published in 'An atlas adapted to the Abbe Gaultier's geographical games consisting of a set of maps coloured, and also another set containing merely the outlines of kingdoms and provinces, with the course of rivers, and the situation of the principal towns, islands, mountains, &c. &c' (1832-1838). ...
Published in 'An atlas adapted to the Abbe Gaultier's geographical games consisting of a set of maps coloured, and also another set containing merely the outlines of kingdoms and provinces, with the course of rivers, and the situation of the principal towns, islands, mountains, &c. &c' (1832-1838). ...
bibliography:
NLA Bib ID: 1686496; Tooley 132.
provenance:
Provenance
Freycinet family archives
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