Mapping of Terra Australis, The: A Guide to Early Printed Maps of Australia, Antarctica and the South Pacific

Copiously illustrated guide for historians and collectors, and those interested in Australian history. Presents maps that were significant in elucidating the mystery of ‘Terra Australis’, and sets them in historical context. Also discusses the features, origins, rarity, value and care of old maps. Includes references, a bibliography and an index. The author has written many articles on historic cartography of Australia and surrounding areas.

192 pages : illustrations, some colour, maps ; 31 cm.  #0821/0921/051021/160922  (encased in contact cover) First Edition.

Early maps.  |  Cartography — Australia — History.  |  Australia — Maps.  |  Australia — Maps — Early works to 1800.  |  Antarctica — Maps.  |  Antarctica — Maps — Early works to 1800.  |  Oceania — Maps — Early works to 1800.