C1879

New Zealand, South Island.

$A 175

Detailed c.19th detailed colour printed engraved map of the south island of New Zealand with and inset of the provinces by Edward Stanford.  

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S/N: SCGTWA-577-NZ–191833
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Full Title:

New Zealand, South Island.

Date:

C1879

Condition:

In good condition, with folds as issued.

Technique:

Colour printed engraving.

Image Size: 

172mm 
x 195mm

Paper Size: 

202mm 
x 249mm
AUTHENTICITY
New Zealand, South Island. - Antique Map from 1879

Genuine antique
dated:

1879

Description:

Detailed c.19th detailed colour printed engraved map of the south island of New Zealand with and inset of the provinces by Edward Stanford.

 

Edward Stanford (1827 - 1904)

Stanford was apprenticed as a printer and stationer he founded his business in partnership with Saunders in 1852 as "Saunders & Stanford" but it was dissolved in 1853. He then founded "Stanford's Geographical Establishment" 1857, employing Saunders and Alexander Keith Johnston to prepare maps. By 1864 he was employing twenty-eight men and thirteen boys. He acquired John Arrowsmith's stock at auction in 1874. By 1881 with his son Edward Standford II (1856-1917) acting as his assistant, his staff had grown to sixty-five men, nineteen boys and three women He retired in 1882 and his son took over. The firm still exists.

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