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C1836
Van Dieman’s Land.
Mapmaker:
Early colonial map of Tasmania by John Dower showing counties and notes on the topography. From Dower, J. A New General Atlas of Modern Geography. London
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Full Title:
Van Dieman’s Land.
Date:
C1836
Mapmaker:
Condition:
In good condition, with centre fold as issued.
Technique:
Hand coloured copper engraving.
Image Size:
210mm
x 260mm
Paper Size:
238mm
x 307mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1836
Description:
Early colonial map of Tasmania by John Dower showing counties and notes on the topography.
From Dower, J. A New General Atlas of Modern Geography. London
References:
Tooley, R.V. The Mapping of Australia. London 1979 :: 1568.
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 157258
State Library New South Wales: Call Numbers:Maps/1299 (1860)
David Rumsey Collection: List No: 0247.145 (1832 edition)
Tooley, R.V. The Mapping of Australia. London 1979 :: 1568.
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 157258
State Library New South Wales: Call Numbers:Maps/1299 (1860)
David Rumsey Collection: List No: 0247.145 (1832 edition)
John Crane Dower (1791 - 1846)
Dower was a London based map maker, engraver and printer, the son and successor of John Crane Dower's map business. He was elected to the Royal Geographical Society in 1854.
