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C1802
Southern Hemisphere
Mapmaker:
Large scale map of the Southern Hemisphere published by William Faden, Geographer to the King and to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, Charing Cross, May 1st, 1802, London. Australia shown with the discoveries made by James Cook on his first … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Southern Hemisphere
Date:
C1802
Mapmaker:
Condition:
In good condition, with centre fold as issued.
Technique:
Copper engraving with original hand colouring.
Image Size:
580mm
x 590mm
Paper Size:
720mm
x 590mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1802
Description:
Large scale map of the Southern Hemisphere published by William Faden, Geographer to the King and to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, Charing Cross, May 1st, 1802, London. Australia shown with the discoveries made by James Cook on his first voyage 1769-1770 (published 1773), Bass Strait by Flinders and Bass 1798 but prior to Nicholas Baudin and Matthew Flinders charting of the southern coast between Nuyts Land head of the Great Australian Bight and Wilsons Promontory 1801-1802.
References: Tooley, 561, p.75, Perry/Prescott, 1802.05
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 1897872
State Library NSW: Call Numbers Z/M2 140/1802/1 , M2 140/1802/1
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.
