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A NEW MAP OF BRITISH ISLES FROM THE LATEST AUTHORITIES.

Cartographer:

CARY, John

Title:

A NEW MAP OF BRITISH ISLES FROM THE LATEST AUTHORITIES.

Stock Code:

9544

Method:

Copper engraving

Colouring:

Hand coloured

Atlas:

Cary’s New Universal Atlas, Containing Distinct Maps of All the Principal States and Kingdoms Throughout the World.

Size: (W x H):

51.5cm x 46cm

20½ inches x 18 inches

Date:

1811

Price:

£245

Clear and accurate map of the British Isles in the early nineteenth century, coloured by county. Inset map of the Shetland Islands at upper left. Three 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.

Light offset of title oval. Very good condition.

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