Antique Map "Atlas des Ganzen Erdkreises" (Central Pacific) C. G. Reichard, 1803

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$340.26
Date Range
1800-1899
Antique
Yes
Type
Physical Map
Format
Sheet Map
Printing Technique
Copper Plate
Year
1803
Era
1800s
Cartographer/Publisher
Christian Gottleib Reichard
Original/Reproduction
Antique Original
Country/Region
New Zealand
Title: "Atlas des Ganzen Erdkreises in der Central-Projection. Dritte Tafel".
Published by Landes Industrie Comptoir in Weimar, 1803.

A map of the central Pacific, showing from New Zealand's North Island to California and Hawaii.
Drawn on a 'central Projection' (Reichard's name for a gnomonic projection), the distances between any two places on the maps are accurate but the shape and scale is distorted.


Blank Verso.

Excellent condition.

Sheet size: 50.5 x 52.5 cm.

Shipment to be arranged via registered mail.