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POLYNESIA, OR ISLANDS IN THE PACIFIC.Mariana or Ladrones, Pelew Islands. or Palaos, Gilbert Islands. or Scarborough Range, Marshall Islands, Otdia or Romanzoff Group, Galapagos Islands, Marquesas Islands or Mendana Archipelago, Sandwich Islands, Samoa or Navigator Islands, Fiji Islands, Tonga or Friendly Islands, Tonga-Tabou Island; The Low Archipelago (inc Society Islands), Otaheite or Tahiti, Cooks or Hervey Isles, Pitcairn Island, Juan Fernandez, Admiralty Isles, New Ireland or Tombara, New Britain or Birara, Salomon (Solomon) Islands, Santa Cruz Islands, Vanikoro Island'. The map includes numerous comments about the dates of discovery of each island, the names of the explorers who discovered the islands and other later visitors, the perceived characteristics of the native peoples, and the availability of raw materials and tradeable products. by S.D.U.K. - Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. Published 1844 - This map was originally published by The Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge in 1840; this date is printed on the map. This edition of the map was printed and published by Chapman & Hall in 1844.. Antique steel engraved map with original outline hand colouring (coloring). Size 33 x 41 cm | 13.0 x 16.0 inches. Condition: Good; suitable for framing. The image shown may have been taken from a different example of this map than that which is offered for sale. The map you will receive is in good condition but there may be minor variations in the condition from that shown in the image. This map was coloured by hand at the time of publication, thus the colouration may vary slightly between different examples of the map; the colouring applied to the map you receive may differ slightly from that shown in the image. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain. Tags: 1844, Gilbert Islands, Map, Marshall Islands, Pacific, Pacific Ocean, Polynesia, S.D.U.K. - Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, Scarborough, SDUK Atlas
Reserve: $90.00
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Reserve: $90.00
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In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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PACIFIC ISLANDS. Polynesia Hawaii Samoa Fiji Tonga Tahiti Cook. SDUK 1844 map
Estimate $110-$150
Starting Price
$55
Antique Maps & Prints of the Pacific Ocean
Aug 4, 2026, 5:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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