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C1801
A New Map of China, from the Latest Authorities, By John Cary, Engraver 1801.
Mapmaker:
Very detailed large scale map of China extending from the Korea to Hainan.
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Full Title:
A New Map of China, from the Latest Authorities, By John Cary, Engraver 1801.
Date:
C1801
Mapmaker:
Condition:
Vertical crease alongside centre fold, toning to map otherwise in good condition.
Technique:
Copper engraving with original hand colouring
Image Size:
286mm
x 232mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1801
Description:
Very detailed large scale map of China extending from the Korea to Hainan.
John Cary (1755 - 1835)
Cary was a mapmaker born in Wiltshire, England, his father a malster and churchwarden. Cary was appointed Surveyor of Roads to the General Post Office 1794. He won the Gold Medal of the Royal Society of Arts 1804 for his large scale map of Cardingshire. His Strand premises burned down 17th January 1820 and which was continued by his sons at 86 St. James.
