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Thompson's Map of Scotland,
with the Seaports and Views including the New Roads & Canals ordered by the Parliamentary Commissioners, with the Post Officers &c. &c.
London,
G. Thompson, 43 Long Lane, West Smithfield,
Nov. 1807.
Engraved map, hand-coloured in outline, border to left and right consisting of eight views of Scotland's principal ports.
650 by 995mm (25.5 by 39.25 inches).
12797
notes:
Fine and large map of Scotland, with views of the principal ports.
Thompson's has used Ainslie's map of Scotland - first published in 1789 - the most accurate map at the time. To this Thompson has updated it with the latest roads canals, and post offices. To the right above the title is a list of Scottish counties, and to the upper right a list of royal boroughs, and Scottish universities. To the left and right of the map are two pasted borders, depicting eight v...
Thompson's has used Ainslie's map of Scotland - first published in 1789 - the most accurate map at the time. To this Thompson has updated it with the latest roads canals, and post offices. To the right above the title is a list of Scottish counties, and to the upper right a list of royal boroughs, and Scottish universities. To the left and right of the map are two pasted borders, depicting eight v...
bibliography:
Not in Moir; Not traced in the NLS; Not listed in Baynton-Williams & Worms, British Map Engravers.
