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C1790
(1802)
Western New World or Hemisphere. Eastern Old World…
Mapmaker:
Rare, detailed large scale c.18th double hemisphere map of the world updated with the tracks of James Cook’s three voyages of discovery. The charting of Australia is shown with the east coast as charted by James Cook on his first … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Western New World or Hemisphere. Eastern Old World or Hemisphere.
Date:
C1790
(1802)
Mapmaker:
Condition:
In good condition, with centre fold as issued. Wide margins and free of any tears or restoration.
Technique:
Copper engraving with original hand colouring
Image Size:
725mm
x 370mm
Paper Size:
782mm
x 560mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1802
Description:
Rare, detailed large scale c.18th double hemisphere map of the world updated with the tracks of James Cook’s three voyages of discovery.
The charting of Australia is shown with the east coast as charted by James Cook on his first voyage 1769-1770 and prior to the discovery of Bass Strait by Flinders and Bass in the Tom Thumb in 1796 and prior, to the charting of the Southern Coast by Baudin and Flinders between 1801 and 1803
Although the map is dated 28 October 1790 in the publication line, it was printed on watermarked paper dated ‘1799’ and issued in the 1802 edition of Faden’s General Atlas. The reason for this disparity, as is often the case, was the time required to complete the engraving of new plates or the updating of existing ones for the atlases. Consequently, the printed publication line often does not correlate with the date the atlas was actually published and available for sale.
From: Faden, W. General atlas of the world
References:
Phillips, P. A List of Geographical Atlases in the Library of Congress. Washington 1973 :: 6010.
Shirley, R. Maps in the Atlases of The British Library. London 2004 :: T.FAD-4A MAP: 1.
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 2100770
New York Public Library: RLIN/OCLC: 50729292
Yale University Library & Art Gallery: Call Number 1982 Folio 10
National Library New Zealand: Source NLNZ ALMA 9915336833502836
David Rumsey Collection: 14383.004 Date 1790 without examination of the watermark
Phillips, P. A List of Geographical Atlases in the Library of Congress. Washington 1973 :: 6010.
Shirley, R. Maps in the Atlases of The British Library. London 2004 :: T.FAD-4A MAP: 1.
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 2100770
New York Public Library: RLIN/OCLC: 50729292
Yale University Library & Art Gallery: Call Number 1982 Folio 10
National Library New Zealand: Source NLNZ ALMA 9915336833502836
David Rumsey Collection: 14383.004 Date 1790 without examination of the watermark
William Faden (1750 - 1836)
Important English cartographer and publisher who served as the royal geographer to King George III. Born in 1749, he rose to become one of the most influential figures in the golden age of British mapmaking. His career began in earnest when he entered into a partnership with Thomas Jefferys, an established mapmaker who had fallen into financial difficulty. Following Jefferys' death in 1771, Faden took over the business and quickly built a reputation for precision and artistic quality.
He published a vast range of maps covering Europe, Asia, and Africa, as well as specialized astronomical charts. His commitment to accuracy led him to incorporate the latest scientific surveys into his prints. He was particularly known for his involvement in the early stages of the Ordnance Survey, the national mapping agency of Great Britain. In 1801, Faden published the very first Ordnance Survey map, a detailed rendering of Kent that set a new standard for topographical excellence
As his career coincided with the American Revolutionary War, Faden became the primary source for the British public and government to understand the conflict, publishing numerous detailed battle plans and maps of North America. These works were often based on eyewitness accounts and surveys from British army engineers, making them some of the most accurate records of the era.
Faden’s influence extended into the administrative and royal spheres. His title as Geographer to the King, was not merely ceremonial; he provided the crown and the Admiralty with the geographic intelligence necessary for navigating a rapidly expanding empire. His workshop at Charing Cross in London became a hub for geographers, explorers, and military officers seeking the most reliable data available. He retired from the business in 1823, selling his extensive stock and plates to James Wyld, who had been his apprentice. Faden died in 1836, leaving behind a legacy of cartographic excellence that helped transition mapmaking from an interpretive art into a rigorous scientific discipline.
