Travel, Atlases, Maps and Natural History
Travel, Atlases, Maps and Natural History
Auction Closed
July 28, 03:29 PM GMT
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
THOMPSON, GEORGE
A new map of Europe, divided into its empires, kingdoms, &c. with views and descriptions of the most capital cities & towns from the latest authorities. London: G. Thompson, 1798
Large engraved map of Europe on 2 sheets joined, with 8 vignettes of city views (623 x 1075mm.), partial outline colour, minor repairs, right and left side remargined
UNRECORDED. We have been unable to locate any other example of this 1798 edition. The city views show London, Paris, Amsterdam, Rome, Constantinople, Copenhagen, Petersburg, and Stockholm.
LITERATURE:
cf. British Library, BLL01004838093 (1808 edition)