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

Full page wood engraved plates

both remain fascinating historical documents in entirely acceptable and very nice looking condition

on hand-made paper which has gently age toned as always

pleasing lot

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