Historic Map : James Polar Projection of The Globe, Antarctica, Pacific Center, 1860, Vintage Wall Art Size:16in x 16in Produced under the editorial management

Produced under the editorial management of Professor William Hughes (1817-1876)

the largest mountain in South America

Offshore Madagascar and the many Indian Ocean islands surrounding it are well mapped with considerable though inaccurate inland detail

The Solomon Islands are drawn wildly out of proportion to their actual size leading to speculation that they may have been confused with nearby New Britain

Pictorial map of York

Historic Map : James Polar Projection of The Globe, Antarctica, Pacific Center, 1860, Vintage Wall Art Size:16in x 16in Produced under the editorial managementThis is a scarce and unusual hand colored map is an projection of to thirds of the earth centered on the pacific ocean and the polar Antarctic regions. Dates roughly to 1860. Antarctica itself is indication but not shown as it had yet to be fully defined as a landmass. Printed in a highly unorthodox circular style and divided into four linen mounted sheets. Prepared by Colonel Sir Henry James. A rare and peculiar piece.