C1817

Map of the Islands in the Pacific Ocean.

Mapmaker:

John Thomson (fl . 1804 - 1837)

$A 425

Early issue of this detailed large scale chart of the Pacific, with insets of Owhyhee, Karakakooa Bay, Otaheite and Matavia Bay. Thompson’s maps are often incorrectly dated as they show a publication date of 1814 but were in fact issued … Read Full Description

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Full Title:

Map of the Islands in the Pacific Ocean.

Date:

C1817

Mapmaker:

John Thomson (fl . 1804 - 1837)

Condition:

In good condition, centre fold as issued.

Technique:

Copper engraving with original hand colouring.

Image Size:

605mm

x 495mm

Paper Size:

728mm

x 540mm

Genuine antique
dated:

1817

Description:

Early issue of this detailed large scale chart of the Pacific, with insets of Owhyhee, Karakakooa Bay, Otaheite and Matavia Bay.

Thompson’s maps are often incorrectly dated as they show a publication date of 1814 but were in fact issued in his, Thompson’s New General Atlas, which was first issued in 1817.

References:
Worms, L. & Baynton-Williams, A. British Map Engravers. A Dictionary of Engravers, Lithographers and their principal employers to 1850. London 2011 :: p.661.
Tooley, R.V. The Mapping of Australia. London 1979 :: 1258.

Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID3549414

Mapmaker:

John Thomson (fl.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.

Map of the Islands in the Pacific Ocean.

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