JOHN CARY (1754 - 1835)
A NEW MAP OF HINDOOSTAN FROM THE LATEST AUTHORITIES
MountedYear: 1819
Map Size: 59.3 x 52 cm (23.3 x 20.4 inches)
Mount Size: 65.9 x 61.5 cm (25.9 x 24.2 inches)
Rare and fine example of John Cary's map based on John Rennell's map of India. It documents the region bounded by the Bay of Bengal, Birmah, Tibet, Cabul, and Persia, with a large inset of Ceylon.
It is hand-coloured by regions. Shows exemplary details of noteworthy villages, cities, riverways, religious sites, and trade routes with original hand-coloured outlines.
John Cary (c. 1754-1835) was an English cartographer, engraver, globe maker, and publisher. His engraving and craftsmanship produced maps of a high standard that were clear and easy for the user to interpret. He became an apprentice to William Palmer in 1770 as an engraver in London before setting up his own business in 1783. He soon gained a reputation for his maps and globes, and his New and Correct English Atlas became a standard reference work in England. He was commissioned by the Postmaster General to produce accurate maps of English highways, and his Traveller’s Companion, which contained the so-called Cary miniature county maps, was based on the resulting brand new survey of the English and Welsh turnpike roads.
Provenance : Collection of a Gentleman
Good Condition
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