A. Polynesia, or Islands in the Pacific Ocean, by John Tallis, circa 1851 (14.0 x 10.2"). This very detailed map covers Oceania from the east coast of Australia to California. Scores of islands, the Society, Friendly, New Hebrides, Caroline, and Sandwich island groups are located, including tiny islands and shoals. A delicately engraved border surrounds the area and vignettes of Kalakakooa - Sandwich Islands; Otaheite; Harbour of Dory - New Guinea; and Resolution Bay - Marguesas. The Baja Peninsula is labeled Old California. Condition: Original outline color with a few minor spots in the image.

B. Polynesia or Islands in the Pacific Ocean, by SDUK, dated 1840 (15.5 x 12.2"). This interesting sheet contains numerous inset maps of the islands, each depicted in great detail. Even the tiniest islands, reefs, and banks are shown and named. The majority of the islands include notations of who discovered the island along with the date of discovery. A key at bottom deciphers the abbreviations used on the map. Surrounded by a decorative keyboard-style border, and engraved by J. & C. Walker. Condition: There are a few small wormholes in the image with some light soiling along the edges of the sheet.

C. The Pacific Ocean, by SDUK, dated 1840 (15.5 x 12.2"). Fine map detailing the islands through the Pacific. Depicts the whole coastline of North and South America and in Asia, the coasts of China, the Philippines and Australia. Surrounded in a keyboard style border. Condition: There are a few small wormholes in the image with some light soiling along the edges of the sheet and a small chip in the lower right blank margin.

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Condition: B+

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