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C1879
County of King
Mapmaker:
Scarce c.19th county map extending from Yass to Mount Darling and from Crookwell to Boorowa from the first county atlas published in the colony by George Bishop (act. 1857-?). The maps were compiled from ‘the very latest plans in the … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
County of King
Date:
C1879
Mapmaker:
Engraver:
Lenthall Brothers
Condition:
Two spots at lower margin, otherwise in good condition with centre fold as issued.
Technique:
Lithograph with original hand colouring.
Image Size:
445mm
x 340mm
Paper Size:
550mm
x 430mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1879
Description:
Scarce c.19th county map extending from Yass to Mount Darling and from Crookwell to Boorowa from the first county atlas published in the colony by George Bishop (act. 1857-?). 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, 163-12
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, 163-12
George Bishop (1857 - )
Bishop was a draftsman in the Surveyor-General's Office, Sydney 1866-1870.George Bishop (act. 1857-?)
