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C1889
Leichhardt Parish of Petersham
Mapmaker:
Higinbotham & Robinson
Very rare detailed map of Leichhardt from Higinbotham and Robinson’s, Atlas of the Suburbs of Sydney, with its four wards at a scale of 1:15840 and a north arrow that includes the monogram HR (for Higinbotham and Robinson) inside a conventional garter band … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Leichhardt Parish of Petersham
Date:
C1889
Mapmaker:
Higinbotham & Robinson
Condition:
Narrow margins, reinstated top corner with manuscript additions, creasing.
With narrow lower right margin otherwise in good condition
Technique:
Lithograph printed in colour.
Image Size:
230mm
x 355mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1889
Description:
Very rare detailed map of Leichhardt from Higinbotham and Robinson’s, Atlas of the Suburbs of Sydney, with its four wards at a scale of 1:15840 and a north arrow that includes the monogram HR (for Higinbotham and Robinson) inside a conventional garter band with the Latin motto fiat lux. This phrase from the Vulgate Bible (Genesis 1:3) is normally translated as ‘let there be light’ and is used commonly to suggest the pursuit or sharing of knowledge.
Leichhardt was constituted in 1871 and after the separation of Annandale in 1894 it had an area of 4.8 square kilometres, which includes the modern suburbs of Leichhardt and Lilyfield. In 1948 Leichhardt was considerably enlarged by its amalgamation with Annandale and Balmain.
Mapmaker:
The complicated history of the business of Higinbotham and partners, reflects the difficulties encountered by many private map publishers in colonial Australia, attempting to fill the demand for maps for newly created municipalities that the government were unwilling to provide.
Higinbotham, Robinson and Harrison were establish in 1882 and operated from Macquarie Place, in 1885 they were at 99 Pitt Street, and in 1887 Higginbotham had obtained permission to produce maps from government survey information but in the same year Harrison withdrew from the partnership. By April 1888 Higinbotham and Robinson was declared bankrupt, among the assets listed for sale were a stock of maps and the rights to 21 real estate maps of municipalities, which presumably represents the firm’s output to this time.
After being discharged from bankruptcy Higinbotham and Robinson continued in business together and by 1891 they were operating from 62 Elizabeth Street and nearby Wentworth Court. In 1895 Herbert Robinson set up on his own, operating as HEC Robinson, and developed a very successful business publishing maps and directories until his death in 1933.
With Higinbotham, Robinson and Harrison
1882-1885 – Macquarie Place
1885-1886 – 99 Pitt Street (late 1886)
With Higinbotham and Robinson
1886-1888 – 99 Pitt Street (from late 1886)
1889-1894 – 62 Elizabeth Street–Wentworth Court
Reference:
Atlas of the Suburbs of Sydney by Andrew Wilson, 2012
