C1859

The Australian Colonies

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

S/N: AM-GEN-1859-STANFORD–298953
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Full Title:

The Australian Colonies

Date:

C1859

Condition:

In good condition, centre fold as issued.

Technique:

Copper engraving with original hand colouring

Image Size: 

690mm 
x 400mm
AUTHENTICITY
The Australian Colonies - Antique Map from 1859

Genuine antique
dated:

1859

Description:

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 and 24 in Victoria.

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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