Title of the Map: 

"NOUVELLE CARTE ILLUSTREE de L'OCEANIE présentant les grandes divisions physiques, la distribution géographique des végétaux et des minéraux, les ports de commerce et les possessions coloniales des Européens. Dressée par A. VUILLEMIN Géographe, gravée par Langevin PARIS Chez Fatout, Editeur, Boulevart Poissonnière 17, 1860"

Very large unusual antique copper engraved map of Oceania and south Pacific, by Alexandre Aimé Vuillemin (1812-1886).

The map is very decorative, with 14 vignettes handed colored all around, depicting typical scenes of the main countries. 

These illustrations are drawn by Testard and engraved by Guesnu.

The map is engraved by Gérin and Langevin.

It extends from Mongolia, Japan, Philippines to California.

The different colors of the countries correspond to the different colonies at the time: English, Dutch, Spanish, French, Portuguese and native colonies. 

On the map, some annotations relating the history and the date of discovery of the countries.

Size with margins : 89,5 x 64,5 cm / 35 x 25,1 inches

Condition : very good condition, in colors

Edition : Paris, edited by Mangeon, dated 1860, 19th century

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Due to the age an type of paper, some imperfections are to be expected. Please examine the images provided carefully, and if you have any questions please ask and we will be happy to help you