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C1828
India and the Birman Empire with part of China &c.
Mapmaker:
Samuel Arrowsmith (1805 - 1839)
Rare detailed map of Asia with a key for the colouring. Red denotes British Possessions, Yellow, Territories under British Influence and green, Territories of Independant States.
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Full Title:
India and the Birman Empire with part of China &c.
Date:
C1828
Mapmaker:
Samuel Arrowsmith (1805 - 1839)
Condition:
Perforations to lower sheet edge, otherwise in good condition.
Technique:
Copper engraving with original hand colouring.
Image Size:
295mm
x 190mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1828
Description:
Rare detailed map of Asia with a key for the colouring. Red denotes British Possessions, Yellow, Territories under British Influence and green, Territories of Independant States.
Mapmaker:
Samuel Arrowsmith (1805-1839)
Born in London, the son of Aaron Arrowsmith I, and his wife Sarah HAre. He became a partner after his father’s death and then head of the family business when his brother Aaron Arrowsmith II left to become a minister, their partnership formally dissolved 2 July 1832. He was Hydrographer to the King and was elected to the Royal Geographical Society 26 November 1832. He married Caroline Lyon at St. Anne Soho. He died at the early age of thirty-four on 30 August 1839. His plates, manuscripts and stock were bought by his cousin John Arrowsmith at auction in December 1839.
