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C1896
A Sketch Map to Illustrate The First Crossing of the Southern Alps of New Zealand by E.A. Fitz Gerald sic
Mapmaker:
Scarce map of Edward Arthur Fitzgerald (1871-1931) first crossing of New Zealand’s Southern Alps.
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Full Title:
A Sketch Map to Illustrate The First Crossing of the Southern Alps of New Zealand by E.A. Fitz Gerald sic
Date:
C1896
Mapmaker:
Condition:
In good condition, with folds as issued.
Technique:
Lithograph printed in colour.
Image Size:
392mm
x 367mm
Paper Size:
444mm
x 422mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1896
Description:
Scarce map of Edward Arthur Fitzgerald (1871-1931) first crossing of New Zealand’s Southern Alps.
Collections:
National Library New Zealand: NLNZ ALMA 998230973502836
National Library New Zealand: NLNZ ALMA 998230973502836
Edward Stanford (1827 - 1904)
Stanford was apprenticed as a printer and stationer he founded his business in partnership with Saunders in 1852 as "Saunders & Stanford" but it was dissolved in 1853. He then founded "Stanford's Geographical Establishment" 1857, employing Saunders and Alexander Keith Johnston to prepare maps. By 1864 he was employing twenty-eight men and thirteen boys. He acquired John Arrowsmith's stock at auction in 1874. By 1881 with his son Edward Standford II (1856-1917) acting as his assistant, his staff had grown to sixty-five men, nineteen boys and three women He retired in 1882 and his son took over. The firm still exists.
