C1859

The Australian Colonies,

Mapmaker:

Edward Stanford (1827 - 1904)

Detailed large c.19th scale map of Australia with insets of the world and Tasmania. Shows explorers’ tracks and dates of discovery. Lists the 26 counties in Western Australia, 14 in South Australia, 68 in New South Wales, 34 in Queensland … Read Full Description

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S/N: AM-GEN-1859-STANFORD–298953

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Full Title:

The Australian Colonies,

Date:

C1859

Mapmaker:

Edward Stanford (1827 - 1904)

Condition:

In good condition, centre fold as issued.

Technique:

Hand coloured copper engraving.

Image Size:

690mm

x 400mm

Paper Size:

708mm

x 441mm

Genuine antique
dated:

1859

Description:

Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 141410

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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