Indian Ocean Physical Map Madagascar Sri Lanka Australia 1849 Berghaus map Anatolian Peninsula some light old damp staining

some light old damp staining at bottom of front cover

joints scuffed but leather remains supple

a special table for engravers to engrave metal plates

11" x 7 1/2"

Toronto by Belford Brothers

Indian Ocean Physical Map Madagascar Sri Lanka Australia 1849 Berghaus map Anatolian Peninsula some light old damp stainingPhysikalische Karte vom Indischen Meere. (Asia, Africa, Oceania, Indian Ocean, Madagascar, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Currents, Sea Lanes). Issued 1849, Gotha by Justus Perthes for Berghaus. Detailed mid 19th century engraved scientific map with original hand color. Scarce small folio format. Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Original center fold as issued. Sheet Measures c. 14 3 4" H x 17