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Antique map titled 'Asia'. This map depicts Asia and Australia. Engraved by J. and G. Menzies and issued for Thomson's 'New General Atlas'.
Artists and Engravers: John Thomson (1777 - c. 1841) was a Scottish cartographer, publisher, and bookbinder active in Edinburgh during the early part of the 19th century. Thomson apprenticed under Edinburgh bookbinder Robert Alison.
Condition: Very good, few tears outside image border. Please study image carefully.
Date: c.1814
Overall size: 71 x 54 cm.
Image size: 51 x 45.5 cm.
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- Dimensions:Height: 21.26 in (54 cm)Width: 27.96 in (71 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1814
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- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
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