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C1843
Map of the Colony of New Zealand, from Official Documents.
Mapmaker:
Early issue (2nd Januray, 1838) of this important colonial period map by Arrowsmith, derived from official government sources which would have included information from the colonial office and parliamentary reports. Encouraged by the British government, arrowsmith regularly issued maps such … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Map of the Colony of New Zealand, from Official Documents.
Date:
C1843
Mapmaker:
Condition:
In good condition, centre fold as issued.
Technique:
Copper engraving with original hand colouring
Image Size:
495mm
x 605mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1843
Description:
Early issue (2nd Januray, 1838) of this important colonial period map by Arrowsmith, derived from official government sources which would have included information from the colonial office and parliamentary reports. Encouraged by the British government, arrowsmith regularly issued maps such as these in his ‘London Atlas’ that were intended for prospective emigrants and investors and included extensive information on the country.
The three islands are named, New Ulster, New Munster and New Leinster.
Inset lower left of a world map on Mercator’s projection with the British isles and New Zealand marked in red.
John Arrowsmith (1790 - 1873)
Arrowsmith was an important English cartographer who flourished at a time of rapid British colonial expansion. Arrowsmith was born at Winston, County Durham. In 1810 he moved to London and worked his uncle Aaron Arrowsmith in his mapmaking business in London. After his uncle died in 1823 he set up on his own account. A founding member of the Royal Geographical Society 4th August 1830 and became unofficial cartographer for the society for forty three years. He took over the old Arrowsmith premises at 10 Soho Square after the death of his cousin Samuel Arrowsmith in 1839, buying the old Arrowsmith plates, manuscripts and copyrights at auction.
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