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C1817
Hydrographical Chart of the World on Wright of Mercators Projection with Tracts of the Last Circumnavigators.
Mapmaker:
Large scale map of the world on Mercators Projection with the tracks of numerous explorer’s tracks shown, including those of Cook’s three voyages. From Thomson’s New General Atlas.
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Full Title:
Hydrographical Chart of the World on Wright of Mercators Projection with Tracts of the Last Circumnavigators.
Date:
C1817
Mapmaker:
Condition:
Offsetting of title as usual, minor wear to top of centrefold, otherwise in good condition.
Technique:
Copper engraving with original hand colouring.
Image Size:
510mm
x 450mm
Paper Size:
740mm
x 540mm
Platemark Size:
555mm
x 505mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1817
Description:
Large scale map of the world on Mercators Projection with the tracks of numerous explorer’s tracks shown, including those of Cook’s three voyages.
From Thomson’s New General Atlas.
John Thomson (1804 - 1837)
Thomson was a Scottish cartographer, publisher and bookbinder active in Edinburgh during the early part of the 19th century. Thomson is generally one of the leading masters of the Edinburgh school of cartography which flourished from roughly 1800 to 1830. Thomson & his contemporaries (Pinkerton & Cary) redefined European cartography by abandoning typical 18th century decorative elements such as elaborate title cartouches and fantastic beasts in favor of detail and accuracy. Thomson's principle works include the Thomson's New General Atlas, published from 1817 to 1821.
