| Title: |
An Accurate Map of The Kingdom of Prussia |
| Engraver: |
Gibson, John (British, active, 18th century) |
| Date: |
1767 |
| Medium: |
Original Hand - Coloured Engraving |
| Source: |
Mortimer's Atlas of Trade and Commerce, London |
| Size: |
8 3/4 X 12 (Sizes in inches are approximate,
height preceding width of plate-mark or image.) |
| Note: |
Original maps from the eighteenth century are markedly
different from those that followed in the nineteenth century. With their
complex outline colourings and highly decorative cartouches, these earlier
maps can be viewed either as beautiful works of art or as geographical
and political histories. One is immediately intrigued by the shifting
lines of territories and countries. There is an ever changing story in
national borders. |
| |
Unfortunately, eighteenth century maps are very scarce.
These were the days before steel and wood engraving or lithography processes
which permitted large editions of prints in the following century. A
copper plate engraving, such as this original example, could yield at
best about two hundred impressions before wearing down completely. Thus
these important maps are valuable not only for their age but for their
rarity. |
| |
This map entitled, An Accurate Map of The Kingdom of Prussia
hails from Thomas Mortimer's Atlas of Trade
and Commerce, published in London in 1767. Many of the maps in this set
were based upon the Sieur Robert Atlas, published in Paris between 1750
and 1765. George Rollos was the London geographer responsible for adapting
the maps for an English audience as well as making any necessary changes
based upon new discoveries or shifting political divisions. Rollos also
engraved some of the maps, but the majority were engraved by John Gibson.
Both single page and double page folded maps were included in the Atlas. |
| |
Matted with 100% Archival Materials |
| Condition: |
Printed on eighteenth century hand-made, laid paper and
with full margins as published by Mortimer in London in 1767. This is
a fine, early printing with strong, hand colouring and in excellent condition
throughout. |
| Price: |
Sold - The price is no longer available. |
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