C1879

County of Phillip N.S.W.

Mapmaker:

$A 295

Important c.19th map of part of New South Wales extending from Culgong to Mudgee and north to Wollar,from the first county atlas published in the colony by George Bishop (act. 1857-?). The maps were compiled from ‘the very latest plans … Read Full Description

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S/N: AOFSC-015-NSW–191797

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Full Title:

County of Phillip N.S.W.

Date:

C1879

Mapmaker:

George Bishop (1857 - )

Condition:

In good condition, with centre fold as issued.

Technique:

Lithograph with original hand colouring.

Image Size:

370mm

x 365mm

Paper Size:

550mm

x 425mm

Genuine antique
dated:

1879

Description:

Important c.19th map of part of New South Wales extending from Culgong to Mudgee and north to Wollar,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, 163-15

George Bishop (1857 - )

Bishop was a draftsman in the Surveyor-General's Office, Sydney 1866-1870.George Bishop (act. 1857-?)

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