Subject: South Asia--Maps--Early works to 1800

accurate map of the East Indies, from the latest improvements and regulated by astronomical observations [map]
AuthorMiddleton, Christopher Theodore, fl. 18th cent.Kitchin, Thomas, 1718-1784Bowen, Thomas, active 1749-1790
PlaceLondon
Publisher[Bowen?]
CollectionRicci Institute Library
Edition
LanguageEnglish
TypeMap
Series
ShelfMap Case
Call Number[1] G7652.C6 1780 .K5
Description1 map : engraved, color ; 18.8 x 28.2 cm.
NoteAn accurate map of the East Indies from the latest improvements and regulated by astronomical observations / [by Christopher T. Middleton].
"14 x 9 inches, hand-colored copper engraving on laid paper. A detailed map of Southeast Asia and India, from Middleton's "Complete System of Geography". Includes a decorative title cartouche."
Vendor and most sources ascribe this to Christopher Middleton. OCLC records ascribe this variously to: Thomas Kitchin (1718-1784) or Thomas Bowen (active 1749-1790).
Scale ca. [1:20,000,000] (E 60°--E 120°/N 35°--N 0°).

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