Published by Oliver & Boyd: Edinburgh 1828 (undated)
Engravings by J & G Menzies: Edinburgh
Features: All 27 Maps Present Including 2 Page Foldout Map Of The World. Includes 1828 Map Of Australia Divided Between New South Wales, New Holland and Van Diemens Land.
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Ewing's New General Atlas (1828) was a comprehensive collection of maps designed to provide an up-to-date geographical reference for scholars, travelers, and the general public in the early 19th century. Published by Thomas Ewing, this atlas contained detailed maps of various regions around the world, reflecting contemporary knowledge of political boundaries, cities, and topographical features. It was intended as an educational resource, incorporating recent discoveries and geopolitical changes that had occurred by the late 1820s. The maps were carefully engraved, often hand-colored, and aligned with the cartographic standards of the time.
The significance of Ewing's New General Atlas lies in its role as a valuable historical document that captures the state of global geography during a period of rapid expansion, exploration, and colonial influence. The early 19th century was marked by shifting national borders, the effects of the Napoleonic Wars, and increased European involvement in Asia, Africa, and the Americas. This atlas provides insights into how the world was perceived at the time and serves as an important reference for historians studying early 19th-century cartography, international relations, and the spread of geographical knowledge."
Cover and several maps sit loose with remaining maps holding on by their threads. Soft covers only. The Atlas is complete with all 27 Maps present including 2 Page Foldout Map Of The World. Includes 1828 Map Of Australia divided between New South Wales, New Holland and Van Diemens Land. All maps are aged with some edge damage/chipping. Some staining evident. An extremely desirable and scarce work. Please study photos to further understand condition.
