Huge Chart of South Pacific: E. Indies to S. America

Imray, James (1803–1870).
New Chart of the South Pacific Ocean.
Engraved map.
James Imray & Son, 1860.
39 ½" x 71 ½" sheet.
"Including Australasia, the East India Islands, Polynesia & the western coast of South America." Retailer's label of George Philip & Son, Liverpool pasted to surface. Huge chart of entire region at the height of the whaling industry. Professionally repaired and laid down on canvas. Washed and deacidified. Lower left corner gone, left margin replaced. Water and mildew stains lower right and bottom center. Looks much better than it sounds. Quite displayable large map of one of the least populated areas on earth. But quite exotic.