C1879

County of Westmoreland N.S.W.

Mapmaker:

$A 395

Important c.19th county map the Blue Mountains 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 … Read Full Description

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S/N: AOFSC-NSW-019–191801

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Full Title:

County of Westmoreland 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:

525mm

x 375mm

Paper Size:

550mm

x 425mm

Genuine antique
dated:

1879

Description:

Important c.19th county map the Blue Mountains 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

George Bishop (1857 - )

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

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