1850 Dower Map of the Countries of the Nile and Part of Arabia
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Description: This is a fine 1850 map of The Countries of the Nile and Part of Arabia, engraved by J. Dower. Beautifully colored, it focuses on an area stretching from Darfur in the west, to Arabia and the Persian Gulf in the east, and from Palestine and Persia in the north to Ethiopia and Somalia in the south. Countries and territories distinguished by color borders. Makes note of cities, rivers, mountain ranges, gulfs and lakes. Includes an abbreviation key and scale in the lower left quadrant.
Date: 1850 (undated)
Source: Milner, T., A Descriptive Atlas of Astronomy and of Physical and Political Geography with descriptive letter-press by the Rev. Thomas Milner, M.A., F.R.G.S, (William S. Orr & Company), 1850.
Cartographer: John Dower and William S. Orr were highly respected mapmakers, print sellers, and publishers of early 19th century London. Their work is known for is stunning accuracy and indeed, their work includes some of the most information rich maps of the period. In addition to his cartographic work, Dower is well known as an engraver of military scenes. Their primary work is the 1837 British Cyclopaedia. Click here for a list of rare maps from John Dower & William S. Orr.
Size: Printed area measures 8 x 11 inches (20.32 x 27.94 centimeters)
Condition: Very good condition.
Code: CountriesOfTheNile-dower-1840 (Necessary for phone inquiries: 646-320-8650)
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