David, T.W. Edgeworth

Geological Map of the Commonwealth of Australia - [2 sheets of 4] showing Western Australia only

Sydney: Edward Arnold & Co. / Department of Lands, March 1931. 1st ed., large map on two sheets (of 4) - the Western Australian section only, original colour, 163cm x 94.5cm, apart from splits along folds, the map is generally clean, bright and in very good condition.

Geological map of Australia by Tannatt William Edgeworth David (1858-1934). Offered here are two parts (of four) showing Western Australia sections. David was a geologist who served as chief scientifc officer on Ernest Shackleton's 1907-1909 Nimrod Expedition completing the first journey to the South Magnetic Pole. His greatest contribution was the discovery of the South Maitland coal seam (New South Wales) in 1886. In 1931 he completed the first comprehensive Geological map of Australia, this being the Western Australian part showing detailed rock formations and geological cross-sections. Item #106697

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