Original 1899 antique color lithographed map of Australia and Tasmania, printed more than 120 years ago.

• The image area measures 28 x 32.2 cm [11" x 12¾"], and the map has wonderful detail throughout, including railroads, cities, towns, submarine telegraph lines, and natural features.



• The map depicts Australia just prior to federation, divided into the six British colonies: New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, and Western Australia. The Northern Territory was still part of South Australia when this map was printed.



• Among the named places and features are Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, Gulf of Carpentaria, Australian Bight, Hobart, Encounter Bay, Townsville, Nap Nap, Ballarat, Geelong, and the south edge of the Great Victoria Desert.



• Longitude is measured from Greenwich and Washington, and topography is delineated with hachure lines.



• This is an original, authentic antique map, not a reproduction or modern reprint.



• It was compiled by George Franklin Cram and published by J. Martin Miller, Chicago, Illinois in 1899.



• Condition:  It is in very good condition, bright and clean, with no marks, rips, or tears. Please see the scans and feel free to ask any questions.



• It would make a very handsome display in your den or office. It would also make a perfect gift, and we'll include our helpful framing tips for your reference, along with a photocopy of the dated title page from the book in which it was published.



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