Artist / Author / Cartographer:
Thomson, John & Co.
Title:
Asia
Date:
1814
Medium:
copper engraving, original colour
Size:
45 x 50 cm
Description:
An early nineteenth century map of Asia engraved by J & G. Menzies and published by John Thomson & Co. in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1817. In this wider than usual projection both Australia (New Holland) and New Zealand are shown.
The Scottish publishers John Thomson & Co. were working in Edinburgh from 1813 until 1869. They published a New General Atlas in 1814, 1817, 1819 and 1828.
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Item Code:
MA8246
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