COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
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David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
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Author:
Arrowsmith, Aaron
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Arrowsmith, Aaron
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Date:
1804
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1804
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Short Title:
Lower Sheets: Map of the Alpine Country in the South of Europe.
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Lower Sheets: Map of the Alpine Country in the South of Europe.
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Publisher:
A. Arrowsmith
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A. Arrowsmith
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Publisher Location:
London
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London
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Type:
Separate Map
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Separate Map
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Obj Height cm:
64
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64
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Obj Width cm:
150
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Scale 1:
523,146
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Note:
The lower two sheets joined as one. With title cartouche scene by J. Webber. Map is on four sheets, joined as two. "This large and detailed map shows the political make-up of North Italy and central Europe at the beginning of the nineteenth century. It most notably marks the newly formed Italian Republic (the vassal state of the French Republic), which would in 1805 become the Kingdom of Italy. The map also depicts Swiss cantons - which were in the process of being reorganized under the guidance of Napoleon." (Lyon and Turnbull). The title cartouche is constructed from a beautiful view of the village of Chamouny (Chamonix) by J. Webber, 1787. This map shows Arrowsmith's dense cartographic style used in areas where the landscape was known (Europe) as contrasted to his sparse style where much of the landscape was unknown (Americas, Africa).
note
The lower two sheets joined as one. With title cartouche scene by J. Webber. Map is on four sheets, joined as two. "This large and detailed map shows the political make-up of North Italy and central Europe at the beginning of the nineteenth century. It most notably marks the newly formed Italian Republic (the vassal state of the French Republic), which would in 1805 become the Kingdom of Italy. The map also depicts Swiss cantons - which were in the process of being reorganized under the guidance of Napoleon." (Lyon and Turnbull). The title cartouche is constructed from a beautiful view of the village of Chamouny (Chamonix) by J. Webber, 1787. This map shows Arrowsmith's dense cartographic style used in areas where the landscape was known (Europe) as contrasted to his sparse style where much of the landscape was unknown (Americas, Africa).
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Reference:
BLMC Maps 23.e.7.
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BLMC Maps 23.e.7.
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Country:
Germany
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Germany
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Country:
Italy
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Italy
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Country:
Switzerland
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Switzerland
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Full Title:
(Lower Sheets to) Map of the Alpine Country in the South of Europe. By A. Arrowsmith. Hydrographer to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales.1804.
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(Lower Sheets to) Map of the Alpine Country in the South of Europe. By A. Arrowsmith. Hydrographer to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales.1804.
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List No:
6904.002
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6904.002
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Series No:
2
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2
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Engraver or Printer:
West, W.
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West, W.
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Publication Author:
Arrowsmith, Aaron
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Arrowsmith, Aaron
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Pub Date:
1804
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1804
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Pub Title:
Map of the Alpine Country in the South of Europe: By A. Arrowsmith. To Charles Viscount Newark. Baron Pierrepont of Holme Pierrepont L.L.D. This Map is Respectfully Inscribed. By A. Arrowsmith. Hydrographer to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales.1804. London, Published by A. Arrowsmith, No.10 Soho Square, June 11th, 1804.
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Map of the Alpine Country in the South of Europe: By A. Arrowsmith. To Charles Viscount Newark. Baron Pierrepont of Holme Pierrepont L.L.D. This Map is Respectfully Inscribed. By A. Arrowsmith. Hydrographer to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales.1804. London, Published by A. Arrowsmith, No.10 Soho Square, June 11th, 1804.
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Pub Note:
Aaron Arrowsmith (1750-1823) was the finest cartographer of his generation. Although he received little formal education it is believed that he was taught some mathematical instruction by William Emerson, an author of several books on the application of mathematics to the area of cartography. Around 1770, Arrowsmith moved to London to seek employment. It is believed that he worked for William Faden before joining John Cary Sr. in the early 1780s. There he provided the measurements for John Cary's early publication detailing the roads from London to Falmouth, his first signed work. Arrowsmith set up on his own n 1790 and over the next thirty years produced some of the most beautiful and elegant maps of the era.
pub_note
Aaron Arrowsmith (1750-1823) was the finest cartographer of his generation. Although he received little formal education it is believed that he was taught some mathematical instruction by William Emerson, an author of several books on the application of mathematics to the area of cartography. Around 1770, Arrowsmith moved to London to seek employment. It is believed that he worked for William Faden before joining John Cary Sr. in the early 1780s. There he provided the measurements for John Cary's early publication detailing the roads from London to Falmouth, his first signed work. Arrowsmith set up on his own n 1790 and over the next thirty years produced some of the most beautiful and elegant maps of the era.
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Pub List No:
6904.000
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6904.000
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Pub Type:
Separate Map
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Separate Map
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Pub Maps:
2
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2
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Pub Height cm:
128
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128
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Pub Width cm:
150
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Image No:
6904002
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Download 1:
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<a href=https://www.davidrumsey.com/rumsey/download.pl?image=/D5005/6904002.sid target=_blank>Full Image Download in MrSID Format</a>
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Authors:
Arrowsmith, Aaron
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