A New Map of the Kingdom of Prussia - John Cary - 1799
Early edition of Cary's fine map of Prussia, the Gulf of Danzig (Gdansk), parts of Poland until Bialystok, today Kaliningrad, and Lithuania with Memel (Klaipėda). One of the finest english map ever of this area.
Highly detailed regional map of Prussia, including the Baltic regions and part of Poland, from Cary's Universal Atlas, one of the finest atlases of the period.
John Cary (c. 1754 – 1835) was an English cartographer
John Cary served his apprenticeship as an engraver in London, before setting up his own business in the Strand in 1783. He soon gained a reputation for his maps and globes, his atlas, The New and Correct English Atlas published in 1787, becoming a standard reference work in England.
In 1794 Cary was commissioned by the Postmaster General to survey England's roads. This resulted in Cary's New Itinerary (1798), a map of all the major roads in England and Wales. He also produced Ordnance Survey maps prior to 1805.
In his later life he collaborated on geological maps with the geologist William Smith. His business was eventually taken over by G. F. Cruchley (1822–1880).
Map in excellent condition with very little flaws. Laid paper has watermarks. Pricing and grading commensurate.
Early edition of Cary's fine map of Prussia, the Gulf of Danzig (Gdansk), parts of Poland until Bialystok, today Kaliningrad, and Lithuania with Memel (Klaipėda). One of the finest english map ever of this area.
Highly detailed regional map of Prussia, including the Baltic regions and part of Poland, from Cary's Universal Atlas, one of the finest atlases of the period.
John Cary (c. 1754 – 1835) was an English cartographer
John Cary served his apprenticeship as an engraver in London, before setting up his own business in the Strand in 1783. He soon gained a reputation for his maps and globes, his atlas, The New and Correct English Atlas published in 1787, becoming a standard reference work in England.
In 1794 Cary was commissioned by the Postmaster General to survey England's roads. This resulted in Cary's New Itinerary (1798), a map of all the major roads in England and Wales. He also produced Ordnance Survey maps prior to 1805.
In his later life he collaborated on geological maps with the geologist William Smith. His business was eventually taken over by G. F. Cruchley (1822–1880).
Map in excellent condition with very little flaws. Laid paper has watermarks. Pricing and grading commensurate.
Early edition of Cary's fine map of Prussia, the Gulf of Danzig (Gdansk), parts of Poland until Bialystok, today Kaliningrad, and Lithuania with Memel (Klaipėda). One of the finest english map ever of this area.
Highly detailed regional map of Prussia, including the Baltic regions and part of Poland, from Cary's Universal Atlas, one of the finest atlases of the period.
John Cary (c. 1754 – 1835) was an English cartographer
John Cary served his apprenticeship as an engraver in London, before setting up his own business in the Strand in 1783. He soon gained a reputation for his maps and globes, his atlas, The New and Correct English Atlas published in 1787, becoming a standard reference work in England.
In 1794 Cary was commissioned by the Postmaster General to survey England's roads. This resulted in Cary's New Itinerary (1798), a map of all the major roads in England and Wales. He also produced Ordnance Survey maps prior to 1805.
In his later life he collaborated on geological maps with the geologist William Smith. His business was eventually taken over by G. F. Cruchley (1822–1880).
Map in excellent condition with very little flaws. Laid paper has watermarks. Pricing and grading commensurate.
Code : A675
Cartographer : Cartographer / Engraver / Publisher: John Cary
Date : Publication Place / Date - Circa 1799
Size : Sheet size: 64 x 53 cm
Availability : Available
Type - Genuine - Antique
Grading A to A+
Where Applicable - Folds as issued. Light box photo shows the folio leaf centre margin hinge ‘glue’, this is not visible otherwise.
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