Pacific Ocean. - Antique Map from 1840
C1840

Pacific Ocean.

Mapmaker:

John Crane Dower (1791 - 1846)

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:

John Crane Dower (1791 - 1846)

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
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Pacific Ocean. - Antique Map from 1840

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

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.

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