A NEW MAP OF THE CIRCLE OF THE UPPER SAXONY; WITH The DUCHY of SILESIA AND LUSATIA, FROM THE LATEST AUTHORITIES.
by CARY, John
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London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London., 1811. Clear and accurate map of what is now the eastern part of Germany, with parts of Poland and Slovakia. Four scales and title at left centre. 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'. From Cary's New Universal Atlas, Containing Distinct Maps of All the Principal States and Kingdoms Throughout the World. Copper engraving. Hand coloured. Good condition; some wear and browning to the centrefold; light offsetting. Size: 60 x 51 cm.
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- Bookseller
- Peter Harrington (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 56257
- Title
- A NEW MAP OF THE CIRCLE OF THE UPPER SAXONY; WITH The DUCHY of SILESIA AND LUSATIA, FROM THE LATEST AUTHORITIES.
- Author
- CARY, John
- Book Condition
- Used
- Place of Publication
- London.
- Date Published
- 1811
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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About the Seller
Peter Harrington
Biblio member since 2006
London
About Peter Harrington
Since its establishment, Peter Harrington has specialised in sourcing, selling and buying the finest quality original first editions, signed, rare and antiquarian books, fine bindings and library sets. Peter Harrington first began selling rare books from the Chelsea Antiques Market on London's King's Road. For the past twenty years the business has been run by Pom Harrington, Peter's son.
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