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C1778
England, or the South Part of Great Britain; Divided into its Counties By Samuel Dunn, Mathematician.
Mapmaker:
Rare c.18th map of England divided into counties by Samuel Dunn (1732-1794). From: Dunn, S. A new atlas of the mundane system; or, of geography and cosmography: describing the heavens and the earth … the various empires, kingdoms, states, republics, and … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
England, or the South Part of Great Britain; Divided into its Counties By Samuel Dunn, Mathematician.
Date:
C1778
Mapmaker:
Condition:
In good condition, with centre fold as issued.
Technique:
Hand coloured copper engraving.
Image Size:
405mm
x 363mm
Paper Size:
545mm
x 466mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1778
Description:
Rare c.18th map of England divided into counties by Samuel Dunn (1732-1794).
From: Dunn, S. A new atlas of the mundane system; or, of geography and cosmography: describing the heavens and the earth … the various empires, kingdoms, states, republics, and islands, throughout the known world …
References:
Phillips, P. A List of Geographical Atlases in the Library of Congress. Washington 1973 : 3516.
The British Museum. Catalogue of Printed Maps Charts and Plans Photolithographic Edition to 1964. (16 Volumes): Vol. 5 col. 204.
Collections:
New York Public Library: b13919861
State Library New South Wales: Record Identifier 74VK2vD4BPR3
National Library Australia: Bib ID: 1671478
Samuel Dunn (1732 - 1794)
English cartographer, mathematician and publisher of maps and atlases. He also taught astronomy and navigation at his premises in Chelsea. Little biographical information is available of Dunn other than his published works.
