Rodents and Ruminating Mammals of the World Cattle Sheep Goats 1851 Berghaus map British Columbia Scarce late 18th century engraved

Scarce late 18th century engraved print depicting a scene from Captain Cook's voyages in the South Pacific

Document with three early original fold lines

among the earliest surviving lithographed views of the route

Illustrated publishers cover

a nice impression of an decorative and desirable antique map

Rodents and Ruminating Mammals of the World Cattle Sheep Goats 1851 Berghaus map British Columbia Scarce late 18th century engravedVertheiling der Nagetheire und Wiederkauer. (World Maps, Zoological Maps, Mammals, Rodents, Ruminants, Sheep, Goats, Cattle). Issued 1851, Gotha by Justus Perthes for Berghaus. Detailed mid 19th century engraved scientific map with original hand color. Scarce small folio format. Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Original center fold as issued. Sheet Measures c. 14 3 4" H x 17 3 4" W. Engraved