Title of the map:

"NOUVELLE CALEDONIE. DE TOUPETI A KANALA Carte levée en 1866 par Mr Banaré Lieutenant de vaisseau, complètée en 1883 par M Chamberyron Capitaine de Frégate et Ravel lieutenant de Vaisseau. Dépot des Cartes et Plans de la Marine 1868."

Very large antique sea chart of the eastern coast of New Caledonia which extends from Toupeti island to Kanala, engraved by St Mont, Girard, et cie. 

The marine depths are indicated, as well as some names along the coast.

On the left margin, the watermark "Service hydrographique de la marine". 

Edition : Paris,1902 (1st edition 1868), Dépot des Cartes et Plans de la Marine.

Size with margins : 106 x 74 cm / 41,7 x 29,1 inch

Condition : very good condition

The Depot de la Marine, also named as Depot des cartes et plans de la Marine, was the official institution of maps in France. It has been created by Philippe d'Orléans, named Le Regent (1674-1723). 

This institution was the contributor of the knownledge in France about marine and navigation. Most of mapmakers worked for it, as Nicholas Bellin, Buache, Bauche, Bonne and Beautemps-Beaupré. The Depot became in 1806 the Naval Hydrographic service, and still exists today with the name SHOM (service hydrographique et océanographique de la marine).

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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