Australia and New Guinea 1885 [cartographic material]
- Bib ID:
- 3580943
- Format:
- Map
- Author:
- G. Hammond (Firm)
- Online Version:
- National Library of Australia digitised item. MAP F 916 copy
- Scale:
- Scale [1:21,723,428]
- Printer:
- (Photo lith. Imperial Photo. Co., 109 Elizabeth St.)
- Description:
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- Melbourne : Published by G. Hammond, 83 Russell St., 1885
- 1 map : col., mounted on linen ; 25.4 x 32.5 cm., folded to cover 20 x 14 cm.
- Series:
- Ferguson rare map collection.
- Full contents:
- Inset: Tasmania or Van Diemans Land. Scale [1:5,068,800]
- Notes:
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- Map of Australia as well as New Guinea and the southern part of Indonesia. The map is heavily annotated with placenames, chiefly main towns throughout this region and clearly shows the state and international boundaries. A colour key shows the Dutch, British and German annexation of Papua New Guinea. Relief is shown by hachures.
- At top of sheet are comparative figures on area and distance across Australia, England and Wales.
- At bottom of sheet is a colour key entitled: Reference to colours in New Guinea.
- Prime meridian: Greenwich.
- Issued with cover entitled: Hammond's Map of Australia and New Guinea showing British and German annexations.
- MAP F 916 copy Also available online https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-230027996
- National Library's copies at RM 930 and F 916 are not mounted on linen.
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1885
- Other authors/contributors:
- Imperial Photographic Company
- Also Titled:
- Hammond's map of Australia and New Guinea, showing British and German annexations
- Related Records:
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This belongs to the Ferguson rare map collection.
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Since 1955 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
Copyright status was determined using the following information:
- Material type:
- Artistic
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1885
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