The Explorations of C. H. Karius and I. F. Champion in the Crossing of New Guinea from South to North, 1926–28'. A major exploration map charting the first successful south–north crossing of New Guinea, through some of the most rugged and unmapped terrain on earth. Karius and Champion fought through jungle-clad ranges, unknown rivers and highlands, completing a 2,000-km traverse that transformed geographic knowledge of the island’s interior. One of the most impressive feats of inter-war exploration. . Royal Geographical Society / Charles Henry Karius; Leslie Anthony Champion. Published October 1929. Antique Royal Geographical Society map with related text pages. Size 59 x 43 cm | 23.0 x 16.5 inches. Condition: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. This is a folding map. There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain. Tags: 1929, Map, Papua New Guinea, Royal Geographical Society, The Geographical Journal

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