Cartographer:
CARY, John
Title:
A New Map of the NETHERLANDS, also of that part of Germany Westward of the Rhine as ceded to the French and Divided ionto their several Departments from the latest Authorities.
Stock Code:
4482
Method:
Copper engraving
Colouring:
Original colour
Atlas:
New Universal Atlas
Size: (W x H):
51.5cm x 46cm
20½ inches x 18 inches
Date:
1808
Price:
£145
Clear and accurate map of the Netherlands, which at the time of this map’s publication was closer to Belgium than Holland, stretching from France to the Scheldt, and the north seaa to the Rhine as far south as Mannheim. title at top right, three sacales at lower left John Cary was considered 'the most representative, able and prolific of English cartographers'. Tooley says, 'As an engraver he was elegant and exact with fine clear lettering and great delicacy of touch'.
Fine condition.