C1830
Eastern hemisphere.
Mapmaker:
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Details
Full Title:
Eastern hemisphere.
Date:
C1830
Mapmaker:
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Copper engraving with original hand colouring.
Image Size:
420mm
x 420mm
Paper Size:
470mm
x 573mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1830
Description:
Detailed early c.19th detailed map of the eastern hemisphere map by Sidney Hall (1788-1831) with Australia shown prior to the era of inland exploration began. Perth, Adelaide and Melbourne which were all recently settled are shown. This map is from the preferred issue of the atlas with without a centre fold.
From Hall’ S. A New General Atlas.
References:
Tooley, R.V. The Mapping of Australia. London 1979 :: 682.
Phillips, P. A List of Geographical Atlases in the Library of Congress. Washington 1973 :: 756.
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID si1023472
David Rumsey Collection: 4224C
Royal Collection Trust UK: RCIN 1195910
Tooley, R.V. The Mapping of Australia. London 1979 :: 682.
Phillips, P. A List of Geographical Atlases in the Library of Congress. Washington 1973 :: 756.
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID si1023472
David Rumsey Collection: 4224C
Royal Collection Trust UK: RCIN 1195910
A London engraver from fl. 1817 to 1831 who worked at first from 18 Strand, and moved to Bury street Bloomsbury in 1819. He engraved general atlases and separate maps for various authors and publishers. Upon his early death - he was only in his 40s - Hall's business was inherited and continued by his wife, Selina Hall.
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