Cartographer:
CARY, John.
Title:
A NEW MAP OF PERSIA FROM THE LATEST AUTHORITIES.
Stock Code:
7453
Method:
Copper engraving
Colouring:
Original colour
Atlas:
Cary’s New Universal Atlas
Size: (W x H):
52cm x 46cm
20½ inches x 18 inches
Date:
1811
Price:
£245
Clear and accurate map of early nineteenth century Persia, coloured by province, showing rivers, mountain ranges, routes and towns. Four scales at lower left, title at top right. 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'. When the Ordnance Survey began accurately mapping the UK, they used John Cary's style as the basis for their work.
Fine condition.