Alexander Dalrymple : The Charts and Publications of Alexander Dalrymple
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Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
0859679365
ISBN-13
9780859679367
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Ashgate Publishing Limited
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Dec 31st, 2023
Print length
500 Pages
Product Classification:
Biography: historical, political & militaryMaritime historyGeography
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Alexander Dalrymple was hydrographer to the East India Company (1779-1808) and to the Admiralty (1795-1808) and during his career published over nine hundred sea charts and over one hundred and fifty letterpress publications on subjects ranging from oriental antiquities to geographical exploration. His work formed the basis of British pre-eminence in nautical publication in the nineteenth century. This book, which includes the first comprehensive catalogue of Dalrymple''s publications (both engraved and letterpress), describes Dalrymple''s chart compilation and publishing practices and his relations with jobbing printers and engravers in London.
Alexander Dalrymple was hydrographer to the East India Company (1779-1808) and to the Admiralty (1795-1808) and during his career published over nine hundred sea charts and over one hundred and fifty letterpress publications on subjects ranging from oriental antiquities to geographical exploration. His work formed the basis of British pre-eminence in nautical publication in the nineteenth century. This book, which includes the first comprehensive catalogue of Dalrymple''s publications (both engraved and letterpress), describes Dalrymple''s chart compilation and publishing practices and his relations with jobbing printers and engravers in London.
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