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C1879
County of Northumberland N.S.W.
Mapmaker:
Important c.19th of the mid north coast, extending from Broken Bay to Newcastle and north to St Albans and Broke with panels of text listing rivers, towns and creeks by George Bishop (act. 1857-?). The maps were compiled from ‘the … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
County of Northumberland N.S.W.
Date:
C1879
Mapmaker:
Condition:
Lower left margin with naroow strip of browning, otherwise in good condition, with centre fold as issued.
Technique:
Lithograph with original hand colouring.
Image Size:
445mm
x 380mm
Paper Size:
550mm
x 425mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1879
Description:
Important c.19th of the mid north coast, extending from Broken Bay to Newcastle and north to St Albans and Broke with panels of text listing rivers, towns and creeks 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
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, 163-4
Ferguson, J.A. Bibliography of Australia, 6783, p.267
Tooley, R.V., The Mapping of Australia. London , 1979: Atlases, p. 271, 163-4
George Bishop (1857 - )
Bishop was a draftsman in the Surveyor-General's Office, Sydney 1866-1870.George Bishop (act. 1857-?)
