Description: The Russian Empire by Ebernezer Bourne Summary Title The Russian Empire [in Europe and Asia] Engraver Ebernezer Bourne Publisher Robert Wilkinson Dimensions Landscape. Overall dimensions: 22cm by 28cm. Provenance Wilkinson's General Atlas of the World, Quarters, Empires, Kingdoms, States &c. with Appropriate Tables. Second Edition. London. Published March 1, 1809, by Robert Wilkinson, No. 125 Fenchurch St. Authenticity All our maps and prints are originals, published at the dated shown above. Description and Condition Description Atlas Map. Original wash hand coloured map. Condition Good Tanned with fading to coloured area. Minor dark smudges to map paper edges. Handwritten manscript number to top right corner. Notes Engraver Ebenezer Bourne (1763 - c1838) was a skilled engraver who worked with several map sellers including William Faden and John Fairburn, but his most fruitful partnership was with Robert Wilkinson. Originally apprenticed in the Tinplate Workers, he began work as the engraver for the Ordnance Survey in 1802. Publisher Robert Wilkinson (1780-1825) commercial map maker and publisher. Primarily a compiler of information from other sources, better known as a printmaker and publisher of books. Acquired the printing plates of John Bowles, (one of the most active map-makers). In 1794, Wilkinson issued the first edition of a new world atlas, entitled “The General Atlas Being A Collection Of Maps Of The World And Quarters, The Principal Empires, Kingdoms &c. ...”. Renewed the atlas with a series of new maps in 1825 but died the same year,with his plates being acquired by William Darton. Shipping Standard Shipping All our maps and prints are carefully packed either between sturdy card boards or rolled in robust postal tubes to ensure safe delivery. Returns We offer a full returns policy, no questions asked. Please pay return postage and ship back to us in its original condition within 30 days of purchase.
Price: 40 GBP
Location: Chippenham, UK
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Shipping Cost: 29.59 GBP
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Cartographer/Publisher: Robert Wilkinson & Ebernezer Bourne
Date Range: 1800 - 1899
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Format: Atlas Map
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Year: 1801
