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C1853
The World, on Mercators Projection.
Mapmaker:
Very detailed world map on Mercators Projection with insets of the north and south poles. The south pole with explorers tracks and shows current cartographical knowledge of Antarctica.
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Full Title:
The World, on Mercators Projection.
Date:
C1853
Mapmaker:
Condition:
Centre fold as issued otherwise in good condition.
Technique:
Copper engraving with original hand colouring
Image Size:
595mm
x 490mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1853
Description:
Very detailed world map on Mercators Projection with insets of the north and south poles. The south pole with explorers tracks and shows current cartographical knowledge of Antarctica.
John Arrowsmith (1790 - 1873)
Arrowsmith was an important English cartographer who flourished at a time of rapid British colonial expansion. Arrowsmith was born at Winston, County Durham. In 1810 he moved to London and worked his uncle Aaron Arrowsmith in his mapmaking business in London. After his uncle died in 1823 he set up on his own account. A founding member of the Royal Geographical Society 4th August 1830 and became unofficial cartographer for the society for forty three years. He took over the old Arrowsmith premises at 10 Soho Square after the death of his cousin Samuel Arrowsmith in 1839, buying the old Arrowsmith plates, manuscripts and copyrights at auction.
