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C1853
New South Wales
Mapmaker:
John George Bartholomew (1860 - 1920)
Detailed map of New South Wales made soon after the first gold discoveries. The first gold rush in Australia began in May 1851 after Edward Hargraves claimed to have discovered payable gold at Ophir. Areas coloured in yellow indicate the … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
New South Wales
Date:
C1853
Mapmaker:
John George Bartholomew (1860 - 1920)
Condition:
Spotting to outer margin, with some in the body of the map, otherwise in good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
270mm
x 380mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1853
Description:
Detailed map of New South Wales made soon after the first gold discoveries. The first gold rush in Australia began in May 1851 after Edward Hargraves claimed to have discovered payable gold at Ophir. Areas coloured in yellow indicate the Gold Districts, whilst the other colours highlight the counties. Plan of Sydney is also inset on lower right hand side.
Mapmaker:
John George Bartholomew (1860–1920)
John George Bartholomew brought the firm to prominence. In particular, J.G. Bartholomew made the firm a publisher of its own works, rather than a producer of maps for other firms. He was the fourth John George Bartholomew of this famous map making family. He took over the business at 28 years of age became Cartographer to King George V and was founder of the Scottish Geographical Society.
