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C1879
County of Durham N.S.W.
Mapmaker:
Important c.19th map by George Bishop (act. 1857-?) of the upper Hunter, from the first county atlas published in the colony. The maps were compiled from ‘the very latest plans in the Land’s Department‘, and laid down the extent of … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
County of Durham N.S.W.
Date:
C1879
Mapmaker:
Condition:
Repaired tear lower margin, otherwise in good condition, with centre fold as issued.
Technique:
Lithograph with original hand colouring.
Image Size:
525mm
x 375mm
Paper Size:
550mm
x 425mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1879
Description:
Important c.19th map by George Bishop (act. 1857-?) of the upper Hunter, from the first county atlas published in the colony. The maps were compiled from ‘the very latest plans in the Land’s Department‘, and laid down the extent of the known settled areas in the 1870’s.
From Basch & Co, Atlas of the settled counties of New South Wales.
Collections:
Australian Museum, Sydney: RB D912.944/ATL
National Library Australia: Bib ID 4927435
State Library New South Wales: 74VvyW8WP7pZ
State Library Victoria: SLTF 912.944 B29
References:
Ferguson, J.A. Bibliography of Australia: 6783, p.267
Tooley, R.V., The Mapping of Australia. London , 1979: Atlases, P. 271, 163-18.
Australian Museum, Sydney: RB D912.944/ATL
National Library Australia: Bib ID 4927435
State Library New South Wales: 74VvyW8WP7pZ
State Library Victoria: SLTF 912.944 B29
References:
Ferguson, J.A. Bibliography of Australia: 6783, p.267
Tooley, R.V., The Mapping of Australia. London , 1979: Atlases, P. 271, 163-18.
George Bishop (1857 - )
Bishop was a draftsman in the Surveyor-General's Office, Sydney 1866-1870.George Bishop (act. 1857-?)
