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C1840
Pacific Ocean.
Mapmaker:
Very detailed c.19th English map of the Pacific, with an inset of the principal mountains in the lower left corner. From: Dower, J. A new general atlas of modern geography [cartographic material] : comprised in fifty one maps / compiled … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Pacific Ocean.
Date:
C1840
Mapmaker:
Engraver:
Bib ID 185480
Condition:
In good condition, with centre fold as issued.
Technique:
Hand coloured copper engraving.
Image Size:
265mm
x 250mm
Paper Size:
305mm
x 250mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1840
Description:
Very detailed c.19th English map of the Pacific, with an inset of the principal mountains in the lower left corner.
From: Dower, J. A new general atlas of modern geography [cartographic material] : comprised in fifty one maps / compiled from the latest and best authorities by John Dower
References:
Tooley, R.V. The Mapping of Australia. London 1979 :: 1576.
Phillips, P. A List of Geographical Atlases in the Library of Congress. Washington 1973 :: 812.
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID185480
Tooley, R.V. The Mapping of Australia. London 1979 :: 1576.
Phillips, P. A List of Geographical Atlases in the Library of Congress. Washington 1973 :: 812.
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID185480
John Crane Dower (1791 - 1846)
Dower was a London based map maker, engraver and printer, the son and successor of John Crane Dower's map business. He was elected to the Royal Geographical Society in 1854.
