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Map of The British Empire by Fullarton & Co 1850
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Map of The British Empire by Fullarton & Co 1850
Fine reproduction of the attractive World Map showing the British Empire. Mapmaker John Bartholomew and publishers Fullarton were then the first to use red or pink to indicate British possessions around the world, a feature which became common to most maps for the next 100 years. In this map, which dates back to the 1850AEs states in notes at the top of the map oThe British Possessions are engraved in a bolder character and coloured Redo. The map is also framed by idealized images of friendly encounters between British colonists and indigenous inhabitants in four different parts of the Globe: Australia, North America, British Asia, East Inidican islands and the Cape Colony in Southern Africa. It is highly detailed and decorative and it appeared in FullartonAEs Royal Illustrated Atlas which was first published in 1864 after being issued in 27 parts from 1854-62. The tables shown include the size and population of the British possessions at the time of publication
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This print showcases a fine reproduction of the Map of The British Empire by Fullarton & Co from 1850. Renowned mapmaker John Bartholomew and publishers Fullarton were pioneers in their use of red or pink to highlight British possessions across the globe, a convention that would endure for the next century. This particular map, dating back to the 1850s, proudly declares at its summit that "The British Possessions are engraved in a bolder character and coloured Red". What sets this map apart is its exquisite attention to detail and decorative elements. Framing the edges are idyllic depictions of harmonious encounters between British colonists and indigenous inhabitants in various regions: Australia, North America, British Asia, East Indian islands, and the Cape Colony in Southern Africa. These images serve as reminders of Britain's global influence during this era. Originally featured in Fullarton's Royal Illustrated Atlas published in 1864 (after being issued in parts from 1854-62), this map not only provides geographical information but also includes tables presenting the size and population of each British possession at that time. With its historical significance as one of the earliest maps utilizing color-coded indicators for colonial territories and its striking visual appeal through intricate illustrations, this print offers an intriguing glimpse into an era when Britannia ruled over vast expanses around the world.
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