Large Chart of the Gambier Islands, Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia

Antique map titled 'Carte du Groupe des Iles Manga-Reva (Archipel Pomotou)'. Large chart of the Tuamotu Archipelago, French Îles Tuamotu, also called Paumotu, island group of French Polynesia, central South Pacific Ocean. This map focuses on the Gambier Islands, French Îles Gambier, also called Mangareva Islands, southeasternmost extension of the Tuamotu Archipelago of French Polynesia in the central South Pacific. The principal inhabited group of the Gambiers comprises the volcanic islets Mangareva (Magareva), Taravai, Akamaru, and Aukena.

Condition: Good. General age-related toning, shows minor wear. Blank verso. Please study image carefully.

Date: 1838

Overall size: 72.7 x 105 cm.