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C1800
Italy with the Addition of The Southern Parts of G…
Magnificent detailed large wall sized map of Italy printed on two sheets, with full original hand colouring, second edition dated 12th September 1800. The map extends from the Swiss, German borders in the north to the tip of northern Africa … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Italy with the Addition of The Southern Parts of Germany as far as Pettau in Stiria; Murlakia, Dalmatia, The Adjacent Countries, and all the Illyric Islands.
Date:
C1800
Condition:
Minor wear to folds and faint water staining, otherwise in good condition.
Technique:
Copper engraving with full original hand colouring.
Image Size:
1080mm
x 1260mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1800
Description:
Magnificent detailed large wall sized map of Italy printed on two sheets, with full original hand colouring, second edition dated 12th September 1800. The map extends from the Swiss, German borders in the north to the tip of northern Africa and Malta in the south, to France in the west and the Balkans in the east.
From William Faden, General Atlas. London
References:
Phillips, P. A List of Geographical Atlases in the Library of Congress. Washington 1973 :: 6013.
Collections:
David Rumsey Collection: List No: 2104.028
Phillips, P. A List of Geographical Atlases in the Library of Congress. Washington 1973 :: 6013.
Collections:
David Rumsey Collection: List No: 2104.028
William Faden (1750 - 1836)
Important English cartographer and publisher who served as the royal geographer to King George III. Born in 1749, he rose to become one of the most influential figures in the golden age of British mapmaking. His career began in earnest when he entered into a partnership with Thomas Jefferys, an established mapmaker who had fallen into financial difficulty. Following Jefferys' death in 1771, Faden took over the business and quickly built a reputation for precision and artistic quality.
He published a vast range of maps covering Europe, Asia, and Africa, as well as specialized astronomical charts. His commitment to accuracy led him to incorporate the latest scientific surveys into his prints. He was particularly known for his involvement in the early stages of the Ordnance Survey, the national mapping agency of Great Britain. In 1801, Faden published the very first Ordnance Survey map, a detailed rendering of Kent that set a new standard for topographical excellence
As his career coincided with the American Revolutionary War, Faden became the primary source for the British public and government to understand the conflict, publishing numerous detailed battle plans and maps of North America. These works were often based on eyewitness accounts and surveys from British army engineers, making them some of the most accurate records of the era.
Faden’s influence extended into the administrative and royal spheres. His title as Geographer to the King, was not merely ceremonial; he provided the crown and the Admiralty with the geographic intelligence necessary for navigating a rapidly expanding empire. His workshop at Charing Cross in London became a hub for geographers, explorers, and military officers seeking the most reliable data available. He retired from the business in 1823, selling his extensive stock and plates to James Wyld, who had been his apprentice. Faden died in 1836, leaving behind a legacy of cartographic excellence that helped transition mapmaking from an interpretive art into a rigorous scientific discipline.
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Louis Stanislas d'Arcy de La Rochette (1731 - 1802)
Rochette was born in 1731, he married Margaret Scale and he was associated with William Faden who produced many of his maps. Little other biographical exists. His maps are all of a high quality and all include updated information at the time of their publications. Having a long association with Faden further enforces his high standing.
