William Darton Jnr World Map c.1802
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Title: WORLD
Publication: Walkers Geography
Date: C.1802
Description: Attractive twin hemisphere map with additional vignettes featuring Meridians, Parallels, Tropics (Circles), Zones and Definitions of Land and Water. 'Engraved for Walkers Geography, by William Darton Jnr, 40 Holborn Hill' (London).
Condition: Bold imprint, some age discolouration, folding copy, later hand colouring.
Image size: 182 x 335mm
7 x 13.25" approx.
SOLD
Order No. 3345
Early 18th century twin hemisphere map of the World by Darton
Biography:
William Darton (d. 1822) and his son William Darton Jr published maps from the late 18th to the late 19th century. William Senior commenced trading in 1787 and was joined later by his son William Jnr.
William Jnr produced these maps for Walker's Geography circa 1802.
Published:
1802 Walker's Geography
1820-25 Darton's New Miniature Atlas
1822 - 1848A Complete Atlas of the English Counties (Thomas Dix)
£115.00
Order No. 3345