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C1836
New South Wales
Mapmaker:
Scarce finely engraved map of New South Wales issued prior to the first gold discoveries. Twenty counties are delineated and the map is dated 1836 in the publication line. A framed border design surrounds the map. In National Library of … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
New South Wales
Date:
C1836
Mapmaker:
Condition:
Minor spotting to margins, otherwise in good condition. Folds as issued.
Technique:
Hand coloured copper engraving.
Image Size:
193mm
x 245mm
Paper Size:
208mm
x 272mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1836
Description:
Scarce finely engraved map of New South Wales issued prior to the first gold discoveries. Twenty counties are delineated and the map is dated 1836 in the publication line. A framed border design surrounds the map.
In National Library of Australia collection: Bib ID 484003 (uncoloured issue)
References; Tooley, 568.
Alexander George Findlay (1812 - 1875)
London geographer, chartmaker, publisher and engraver. He worked with John Purdy on compiling charts and sailing directions for Richard Holmes Laurie, taking charge of the firm's hydrographic work on Purdy's death in 1843. Elected to the RGS 8 Jan 1844, proposed by his father, John Arrowsmith and the artist, William Brockedon. He became manager and eventually owner of the Laurie firm in 1858.
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