COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Arrowsmith, Aaron
Date:
1815
Short Title:
Map Sheet 4
Publisher:
A. Arrowsmith
Publisher Location:
London
Type:
Case Map
Obj Height cm:
63
Obj Width cm:
92
Scale 1:
190,080
Note:
This copy has 12 of 18 sheets, lacking sheets 2, 3 (Title), 5, 9, 17, and 18. This is one of Arrowsmith" largest scale maps, showing England and Wales in great detail. The individual sheets were sold separately by Arrowsmith so it is possible that this copy was never complete. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Depths shown by soundings on some sheets. Printed in 18 numbered sections on 17 sheets. Sections 17 and 18 printed on same sheet. Includes text, diagram of longitude/ latitude grid, statistical table of county areas, and diagram of "Scales shewing the unequal shrinking of paper." (Sheet 6). 1 in. to 3 English statute miles. An updated edition was published in 1818. This copy issued dissected on linen; also issued in atlas form (National Library of Australia copy.
Country:
England
Country:
Wales
Full Title:
Map Sheet 4
List No:
6713.006
Series No:
6
Publication Author:
Arrowsmith, Aaron
Pub Date:
1815
Pub Title:
Map of England and Wales : the result of fifteen years labour / dedicated by permission to His Royal Highness the Prince Regent by H.R. Highness's dutiful servant and hydrographer, A. Arrowsmith, 1815
Pub Note:
This copy has 12 of 18 sheets, lacking sheets 2, 3 (Title), 5, 9, 17, and 18. This is one of Arrowsmith" largest scale maps, showing England and Wales in great detail. The individual sheets were sold separately by Arrowsmith so it is possible that this copy was never complete. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Depths shown by soundings on some sheets. Printed in 18 numbered sections on 17 sheets. Sections 17 and 18 printed on same sheet. Includes text, diagram of longitude/ latitude grid, statistical table of county areas, and diagram of "Scales shewing the unequal shrinking of paper." (Sheet 6). 1 in. to 3 English statute miles. An updated edition was published in 1818. This copy issued dissected on linen; also issued in atlas form (National Library of Australia copy.
Pub List No:
6713.000
Pub Type:
Case Map
Pub Height cm:
343
Pub Width cm:
276
Image No:
6713006
Authors:
Arrowsmith, Aaron
Link To Source
Map Sheet 4
