COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Short Title:
Composite: South America.
Obj Height cm:
91
Obj Width cm:
53
Scale 1:
10,500,000
Note:
Engraved map on 2 sheets. Boundaries in outline hand col. Relief shown pictorially. The numbers 59 and 60 are pasted on versos.
Reference:
Phillips. Maps of America, p. 805. A catalogue of maps of Hispanic America, v. 2, p. 25.
Full Title:
(Composite of) A new map of South America, from the latest authorities. By John Cary, engraver, 1807. London: Published by J. Cary, Engraver & Map-seller, No. 181, Strand, July 1st, 1807.
List No:
1657.063
Page No:
59-60
Series No:
66
Pub Date:
1808
Pub Title:
Cary's new universal atlas, containing distinct maps of all the principal states and kingdoms throughout the World. From the latest and best authorities extant. London: Printed for J. Cary, Engraver and Map-seller, No. 181, near Norfolk Street, Strand, 1808.
Pub Reference:
Phillips, 714; Fordham, J.C. John Cary, p. 77-82; The map collector, 43, p. 40-47; National Maritime Museum. Catalog, v. 3, no. 311.
Pub Note:
The 1st ed., with a list of subscribers. Fordham lists eds. of 1808, 1811 (reissue of 1808, no maps changes other than the 1811 date appearing on some of the maps), 1819 (one third of the maps amended), 1824 (maps unchanged from 1819 except for the date), 1828 (same as 1824, except for date changes, with reissues in 1833, 1836 (Baskes), and 1844). This is a fine atlas, one of the best of its period, and a source for American mapmakers (Tanner directly copied the World and continental maps for his New American Atlas). Fordham: (The maps) "are finely engraved, with full details, showing especially the water-ways and roads, and hill-shading, and are usually coloured. The work is very clear and delicate and of a uniform character throughout." Maps are hand painted in outline color and bound in half leather brown boards with "Cary's Atlas. 1808" stamped in gilt on the new leather spine.
Pub List No:
1657.000
Pub Maps:
60
Pub Height cm:
57
Pub Width cm:
38
Image No:
1657063
Institution:
Rumsey Collection
Ownership Statement:
Copyright 2005
Publisher Location:
London
Publisher:
John Cary
Type:
Composite Map
World Area:
South America
Publication Author:
Cary, John, ca. 1754-1835
Pub Type:
World Atlas
Author:
Cary, John, ca. 1754-1835
Date:
1807
Composite: South America.
