Antique Map of Christmas Island or now the Republic of Kiribati, 1803

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Antique Map of Christmas Island or now the Republic of Kiribati, 1803

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Antique map Kiribati titled 'Kersmis-Eiland'. Antique map of Christmas Island, also known as Kiritimati. Originates from 'Reizen Rondom de Waereld door James Cook (..)'. Kiritimati (sometimes referred to as Christmas Island) is a Pacific Ocean atoll in the northern Line Islands. It is part of the Republic of Kiribati. The island has the greatest land area of any atoll in the world, about 388 square kilometres (150 square miles); its lagoon is roughly the same size. The atoll is about 150 km (93 mi) in perimeter, while the lagoon shoreline extends for over 48 km (30 mi). Kiritimati comprises over 70% of the total land area of Kiribati, a country encompassing 33 Pacific atolls and islands. It lies 232 km (144 mi) north of the equator, 2,160 km (1,340 mi) south of Honolulu, and 5,360 km (3,330 mi) from San Francisco. Kiritimati is in the world's farthest forward time zone, UTC+14, and is therefore one of the first inhabited places on Earth to experience New Year's Day. Although it lies 2,460 km (1,530 mi) east of the 180th meridian, the Republic of Kiribati realigned the International Date Line in 1995, placing Kiritimati to the west of the dateline. Nuclear tests were conducted on and around Kiritimati by the United Kingdom in the late 1950s, and by the United States in 1962. During these tests, the island was not evacuated, exposing the i-Kiribati residents and the British, New Zealand, and Fijian servicemen to nuclear radiation. Artists and Engravers: Translated by J.D. Pasteur. Published by Honkoop, Allart en Van Cleef. Condition: Very good, general age-related toning. Please study image carefully. Date: 1803 Overall size: 26.5 x 21.5 cm. Image size: 22 x 17 cm. We sell original antique maps to collectors, historians, educators and interior decorators all over the world. Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Buying and collecting antique maps is a tradition that goes back hundreds of years. Antique maps have proved a richly rewarding investment over the past decade, thanks to a growing appreciation of their unique historical appeal. Today the decorative qualities of antique maps are widely recognized by interior designers who appreciate their beauty and design flexibility. Depending on the individual map, presentation, and context, a rare or antique map can be modern, traditional, abstract, figurative, serious or whimsical. We offer a wide range of authentic antique maps for any budget.

Dimensions:
Height: 8.47 in (21.5 cm)Width: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
Materials and Techniques:
Paper
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1803
Condition:
Seller Location:
Langweer, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: BG-11487-411stDibs: LU3054326160122