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C1848
Asiatic Archipelago.
Mapmaker:
Superb large scale c.19th map by one of the most meticulous of British mapmakers, with an inset of Singapore. From Arrowsmith, J. The London atlas of universal geography, exhibiting the physical & political divisions of the various countries of the … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Asiatic Archipelago.
Date:
C1848
Mapmaker:
Condition:
In good condition, with centre fold as issued.
Technique:
Copper engraving with original hand colouring.
Image Size:
600mm
x 490mm
Paper Size:
650mm
x 550mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1848
Description:
Superb large scale c.19th map by one of the most meticulous of British mapmakers, with an inset of Singapore.
From Arrowsmith, J. The London atlas of universal geography, exhibiting the physical & political divisions of the various countries of the world, constructed from original materials, is most…
References:
Phillips, P. A List of Geographical Atlases in the Library of Congress. Washington 1973: : 789.
Collections:
David Rumsey Collection: List No: 0036B
National Library Australia: Bib ID 261049
State Library New South Wales: Record Identifier 74VKVELO50m3
State Library Victoria: Record ID 9936613593607636
Phillips, P. A List of Geographical Atlases in the Library of Congress. Washington 1973: : 789.
Collections:
David Rumsey Collection: List No: 0036B
National Library Australia: Bib ID 261049
State Library New South Wales: Record Identifier 74VKVELO50m3
State Library Victoria: Record ID 9936613593607636
John Arrowsmith (1790 - 1873)
Arrowsmith was an important English cartographer who flourished at a time of rapid British colonial expansion. Arrowsmith was born at Winston, County Durham. In 1810 he moved to London and worked his uncle Aaron Arrowsmith in his mapmaking business in London. After his uncle died in 1823 he set up on his own account. A founding member of the Royal Geographical Society 4th August 1830 and became unofficial cartographer for the society for forty three years. He took over the old Arrowsmith premises at 10 Soho Square after the death of his cousin Samuel Arrowsmith in 1839, buying the old Arrowsmith plates, manuscripts and copyrights at auction.
