Lot 41
India -- Arrowsmith, Aaron
Books, Maps, Manuscripts & Photographs
Auction: 26 May 2010 at 12:00 BST
Description
Improved Map of India compiled from all the latest and & most authentic materials. London: A. Arrowsmith, 1816 [additions to 1820, 21]. Very large engraved map on 9 sheets, joined as four, 665 x 2440mm, 665 x 2440mm., 665 x 1955mm., & 666 x 1000mm, hand-coloured, with index map
Footnote
Note: The map in inscribed "To the Hon.ble the Court of Directors of the East India Company, this improved map of India, compiled, from all the latest & most authentic materials is respectfully dedicated by their most obedient & most humble servant." In a note below the dedication Arrowsmith thanks the Duke of Wellignton, Col. Allan, Genl. Kyd, Sir John Malcolm, Sir James Mackintosh, Dr. Buchanan, Mr Sydenham and the Court of Directors for their assistance in the production of this magnficent map of India.