1814 Thomson Map of the Western Hemisphere ( North America & South America )
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Description: This fascinating hand colored 1815 map by Edinburgh cartographer John Thomson depicts North America and South America or the Western Hemisphere. Map covers from the Arctic to the Antarctic and from New Zealand to the Cape Verde Islands. Depicts the routes of various important explorers include Cook, Gores, Vancouver and Perouse. America's Northwest Coast is only vaguely mapped. Dated, 1815. One of the finest maps of the Western Hemisphere to appear in the 19th century.
Date: 1814
References: None found.
Cartographer: John Thomson was one of the leading masters of the Edinburgh school of cartography which flourished from roughly 1800 to 1830. Thomson & his contemporaries (Pinkerton & Cary) redefined European cartography by abandoning typical 18th century decorative elements such as elaborate title cartouches and fantastic beasts in favor of detail and accuracy. Thomson's principle works include the "Thomson's New General Atlas" published from 1814 to 1827 and his "Atlas of Scotland". The "Atlas of Scotland", a work of groundbreaking detail and dedication would eventually bankrupt the Thomson firm in 1830. Today Thomson maps are becoming increasingly rare as they are highly admired for their monumental size, vivid hand coloration, and superb detail. Click here for a list of rare maps from John Thomson.
Size: Printed area measures 22 x 20 inches (55.88 x 50.8 centimeters)
Condition: Good condition. Creasing just above centerfold extending into right margin. Blank on verso.
Code: HemiWest-t-1814 (Necessary for phone inquiries: 646-320-8650)
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