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C1873
Sketch Map of Southern Formosa
Mapmaker:
Edward Weller (1819 - 1884)
Rare and detailed map of southern Taiwan which accompanied a paper by the famous Scottish photographer John Thomson (1837-1921) who visit the island with the missionary Dr. James Laidlaw Maxwell, landing first in Takao in early April 1871. The pair … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Sketch Map of Southern Formosa
Date:
C1873
Mapmaker:
Edward Weller (1819 - 1884)
Condition:
In good condition, folds as issued.
Technique:
Lithograph, with original outline hand colouring.
Image Size:
190mm
x 255mm
Paper Size:
225mm
x 285mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1873
Description:
Rare and detailed map of southern Taiwan which accompanied a paper by the famous Scottish photographer John Thomson (1837-1921) who visit the island with the missionary Dr. James Laidlaw Maxwell, landing first in Takao in early April 1871. The pair visited the capital, Taiwanfu, before travelling on to the aboriginal villages on the west plains of the island.
From: Journal of the Royal Geographical Society.
Mapmaker:
Edward Weller (1819-1884)
British engraver and cartographer who was closely associated to the Royal Geographical Society.
