C1882

The Journey of Pundit Alaga, the Sources…

Mapmaker:

H.Sharbau

Map issued by the Royal Geographical Society illustrating the explorations by the Burman, Pundit Alaga to find the source of the Irawadi River.  Inset, “Sketch map showing the river system of Tibet, Assam & Burma “. Sold unmatted/folded. Collections:Princeton University: G7722.I7C3 … Read Full Description

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Full Title:

The Journey of Pundit Alaga, the Sources of the Irawadi River, and its supposed connection with the Sanpo River. a.Sandeman…..

Date:

C1882

Mapmaker:

H.Sharbau

Engraver:

Edward Weller 
(1819 – 
1884)

Condition:

Minor splits to folds at sheet edge, otherwise in good condition.

Technique:

Lithograph printed in colour.

Image Size: 

540mm 
x 530mm

Paper Size: 

560mm 
x 565mm
AUTHENTICITY
The Journey of Pundit Alaga, the Sources of the Irawadi River, and its supposed connection with the Sanpo River. a.Sandeman..... - Antique Map from 1882

Genuine antique
dated:

1882

Description:

Map issued by the Royal Geographical Society illustrating the explorations by the Burman, Pundit Alaga to find the source of the Irawadi River.  Inset, “Sketch map showing the river system of Tibet, Assam & Burma “.

Sold unmatted/folded.

Collections:
Princeton University: G7722.I7C3 1879 .R6

Mapmaker:

Edward Weller (1819-1884)

Very active English cartographer of which little is known of his personal  life although he produced a number of important maps and was elected a member of the Royal Geographical Society.

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