Australian Historical Medals
Lot 639 Session 3 (2.30pm Tue 23 Nov) Australian Historical Medals
Estimate $750
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MAP OF THE WORLD, c.1820, in white metal (78mm), obverse, detailed map of the Eastern Hemisphere, continents of Africa, Asia, Europe and New Holland, with Botany Bay and Van Diemen's Land indicated, together with countries and islands, reverse detailed map of Western Hemisphere, continents of North America and South America identified together with countries and islands, possibly by Thomason (Eimer 1139). In case of issue, virtually as struck, toning on rim but full original lustre, rare.
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