Rare Large Colonial Map of Australia by Stanford, 1859: Large NSW, Tasmania shanghai Avenue de la Costa

Avenue de la Costa

Mullingar is known for its rich history

Detailed physical features such as mountain ranges and rivers

Various mountain ranges and rivers creatively incorporated into the Pegasus shape

Leuven Town Hall

Rare Large Colonial Map of Australia by Stanford, 1859: Large NSW, Tasmania shanghai Avenue de la CostaStep into a pivotal moment in colonial history with "The Australian Colonies," an exquisite 1859 map crafted by the renowned Edward Stanford for the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge (SDUK). This rare cartographic gem captures Australia at a fleeting crossroads, just before the birth of Queensland and during a period of intense debate and evolution in the continents internal boundaries. Each colony is rendered in vibrant hues, delineating