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An early 19th century map of India in fine colour
£160
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A map of India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives, engraved by Edward Jones (fl 1799-1818) and Benjamin Smith jnr (1775-1817) for an uncommon smaller-format atlas by Laurie and Whittle.
Smith was later executed for forging Margate Bank notes, despite claiming he had been forced to do so by French privateers who had captured him in 1810 and held him in prison for four years.
Additional information
| Dimensions | 210 × 260 mm |
|---|---|
| Cartographer | |
| Date | 1801 |
| Extra Info | Hindoostan with the Island of Ceylon, Maldivas &c &c. |
| Publication | London: Robert Laurie & James Whittle, 1801. Fine original colour. 260 x 210mm. |
| Condition | A good example. |
| References | British Map Engravers p. 612-3. |
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