C1878

Japan

Mapmaker:

Edward Stanford (1827 - 1904)

$A 450

Fabulous detailed large scale map of Japan with key at lower right.

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S/N: STAN-ASI-JAP-068–225974
(RW05-B)
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Full Title:

Japan

Date:

C1878

Mapmaker:

Edward Stanford (1827 - 1904)

Condition:

In good condition with centre fold as issued.

Technique:

Colour printed engraving.

Image Size: 

470mm 
x 600mm

Paper Size: 

560mm 
x 740mm
AUTHENTICITY
Japan - Antique Map from 1878

Genuine antique
dated:

1878

Description:

Fabulous detailed large scale map of Japan with key at lower right.

Mapmaker:

Edward Stanford  (1827-1904)

Apprenticed as a printere and stationer. He founded his business in partnership with Saunders in 1852 as “Suanders & Stanford” but was disolved in 1853. He founded “Stanford’s Geographical Establishment” 1857, employing Suanders and Alexander Keith Johnston to prepare maps. By 1864 he was employing twenty-eight men and thirteen boys. He acquire the John Arrowsmith stock at auction in 1874 and by 1881 his staff had grown to sixty-five men, nineteen boys and three women, with his son Edward Standford II (1856-1917) acting as his assistant. He retired in 1882 and his son took over. The firm still exists.

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