Africa. / Cary, John, ca. 1754-1835 / 1805

Africa. Cary, John, ca. 1754-1835, 1805

Africa. / Cary, John, ca. 1754-1835 / 1805

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Full Title: A new map of Africa, from the latest authorities. By John Cary, engraver, 1805. London: Published by J. Cary, Engraver & Map-seller, No. 181, Strand, June 1st, 1805.

Author: Cary, John, ca. 1754-1835

Date: 1805

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Author: Cary, John, ca. 1754-1835

Date: 1805

Short Title: Africa.

Publisher: London: John Cary.

Type: Atlas Map

Object Height cm: 48

Object Width cm: 53

Scale 1: 19,500,000

Note: Engraved map. Boundaries in outline hand col. Relief shown pictorially. "48" pasted on verso. Tooley states the map was reissued unchanged except for the date in 1811, 1819 and 1821.

Reference: Tooley, R.V. Maps of Africa, p. 30.

World Area: Africa

Full Title: A new map of Africa, from the latest authorities. By John Cary, engraver, 1805. London: Published by J. Cary, Engraver & Map-seller, No. 181, Strand, June 1st, 1805.

List No: 1657.050

Page No: 48

Series No: 53

Published In: Cary's new universal atlas, containing distinct maps of all the principal states and kingdoms throughout the World. From the latest and best authorities extant. London: Printed for J. Cary, Engraver and Map-seller, No. 181, near Norfolk Street, Strand, 1808.

Publication Author: Cary, John, ca. 1754-1835

Publication Date: 1808

Publication Reference: Phillips, 714; Fordham, J.C. John Cary, p. 77-82; The map collector, 43, p. 40-47; National Maritime Museum. Catalog, v. 3, no. 311.

Publication Note: The 1st ed., with a list of subscribers. Fordham lists eds. of 1808, 1811 (reissue of 1808, no maps changes other than the 1811 date appearing on some of the maps), 1819 (one third of the maps amended), 1824 (maps unchanged from 1819 except for the date), 1828 (same as 1824, except for date changes, with reissues in 1833, 1836 (Baskes), and 1844). This is a fine atlas, one of the best of its period, and a source for American mapmakers (Tanner directly copied the World and continental maps for his New American Atlas). Fordham: (The maps) "are finely engraved, with full details, showing especially the water-ways and roads, and hill-shading, and are usually coloured. The work is very clear and delicate and of a uniform character throughout." Maps are hand painted in outline color and bound in half leather brown boards with "Cary's Atlas. 1808" stamped in gilt on the new leather spine.

Publication List No: 1657.000

Publication Type: World Atlas

Publication Maps: 60

Publication Height cm: 57

Publication Width cm: 38

Image No: 1657050

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