Australia in 1839; 1840 SDUK Map of Australia with unexplored interiors
London: Chapman and Hall, 1840. Map. Engraving. Sheet measures 16" x 13.5". Some light foxing and staining. In very good condition. This detailed map by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge or SDUK depicts the entire continent of Australia in 1839, including Van Diemen's Land or Tasmania. Incredibly detailed along the coastlines, the interiors are relatively unmapped, reflecting the lack of knowledge of the region. The colony of South Australia, which was established in 1834 is the only..... More