A Map of Hungary and Countries adjacent
Hungary: 1719.
Map. Engraving with hand colored outline. Image measures 18 3/4" x 21 7/8"
Beautiful double-page map of Hungary. The Danube River dramatically transects the map from the upper left to the lower right, extending from Vienna to Belgrade. Mountains and forests are depicted pictorially, and towns, cities, rivers, and regions are labeled. Regional divisions are carefully delineated with hand colored outline. Includes an ornamental title cartouche in the lower right corner. It was engraved by John Harris and updated by John Senex for inclusion in his "New General Atlas". The map is in good condition, with overall toning and minor scattered spotting. Closed tear to upper left corner, and chips to upper margin. Original centerfold archivally reinforced.
John Senex (1678-1740) was a kind of Renaissance man of the 18th-century map world, working at times as a scholar, surveyor, engraver, astrologer, book seller and publisher of maps, atlases and globes. In a short period, he developed from an apprentice into one of the most important cartographers of the period and became a Fellow of the Royal Society of London, as well as Official Geographer to Queen Anne of Great Britain. Although well regarded for his pocket-size maps, Senex is probably best known for his globes, which display a knowledge of astronomy equal to the skill of their craftsmanship. After his death in 1740 his wife Mary continued his business and continued to produce and sell cartographic works of high quality. Together, their work represents a successful and valuable partnership in 18th-century mapmaking and publishing. Illustrator: HARRIS, John
Language: English
Price: $550.00
Item #324436