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Chart Of The Sandwich Isles

Chart Of The Sandwich Isles

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An attractive yet functional map of the Hawaiian islands from "Polynesian Researches" by William Ellis. The map was published by H.Fisher and P.Jackson in London and their imprint is shown beneath the map. Each of the islands is clearly named and some of the bay names are also included. Oahu appears in an inset at lower left and a light hachuring is used to indicate land relief on this and the other islands.

region: Hawaii (Sandwich Islands)
mapmaker: H.Fisher & Son
place and date of publication: London 1831-1833
medium and colour: steel plate, Coloured
size in cms: 24 x 18
ref: 31924
price: £ 240

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