Author: Gibson, John (fl. 1750-92
Title: Cartouche for a Map of the Routs of the Russian Embassy to Persia in 1746, on the Western Coast; Also of Mr. George Thompson's Journey in the East; and the Author's Travels on the South Coast of the Caspian Sea. With Mr. An Microp's Journey to Mesched
Description: London: 1753. Engraved cartouche only. 16 x 10.5 cm. A prolific 18th century engraver of maps, including the rare Maps of the Chief Roads in England, showing the various Routes from London - 1765, smaller format county maps included. His best known work is the New and Accurate Maps of the Counties England and Wales. These small, decorative, rococo-style maps each carry a short description of of the county and the atlas was sold bound in calf for 4s, or 5s 6d with maps coloured. He also published several items in the Universal Magazine and The Universal Museum. From the collection of Hon. Gerald Henry Brabazon Ponsonby (1829-1908), Private secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland; son of 4th Earl of Bessborough. .
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Title: Cartouche for a Map of the Routs of the Russian Embassy to Persia in 1746, on the Western Coast; Also of Mr. George Thompson's Journey in the East; and the Author's Travels on the South Coast of the Caspian Sea. With Mr. An Microp's Journey to Mesched
Description: London: 1753. Engraved cartouche only. 16 x 10.5 cm. A prolific 18th century engraver of maps, including the rare Maps of the Chief Roads in England, showing the various Routes from London - 1765, smaller format county maps included. His best known work is the New and Accurate Maps of the Counties England and Wales. These small, decorative, rococo-style maps each carry a short description of of the county and the atlas was sold bound in calf for 4s, or 5s 6d with maps coloured. He also published several items in the Universal Magazine and The Universal Museum. From the collection of Hon. Gerald Henry Brabazon Ponsonby (1829-1908), Private secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland; son of 4th Earl of Bessborough. .
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Price: US$ 75.00 Seller: Wittenborn Art Books
- Book number: 51-3060
- Book number: 51-3060
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