Hong Kong surveyed by Capt. Sir Edward Belcher.: First British Survey of Hong Kong in H.M.S. Sulphur 1841.
by BELCHER, Captain
- Used
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London,: Hydrographic Office of the Admiralty,, May 1st, 1843 - Corrected to 1846.. 700 by 1020mm (27.5 by 40.25 inches).. Engraved chart The British Hydrographic Office was founded in 1795 by George III, who appointed Alexander Dalrymple as the first Hydrographer to the Admiralty. The first charts were produced in 1800. Unlike the U. S. Coast Survey, the Hydrographic Office was given permission to sell charts to the public and they produced a great number of sea charts covering every corner of the globe. Most of the Admiralty charts produced by the Hydrographic Office delineated coastline as well as high and low water marks and record depth of water as established by soundings. In addition, these charts included information on shoals, reefs, and other navigational hazards that plagued mariners across the world. Thanks to the innovations of Sir Francis Beaufort, who developed the Beaufort Scale of wind strength, the British Hydrographic Office became one of the leading producers of sea charts. Sir Edward Belcher (1799-1877) was a surveyor for the Hydrographic office, and published his Narrative of a Voyage round the World performed in HMS Sulphur during the years 1836-1842 after his involvement in the First China War and the capture of Hong Kong. He rose steadily through the officer class and became admiral in 1872.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Daniel Crouch Rare Books Ltd (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 15022
- Title
- Hong Kong surveyed by Capt. Sir Edward Belcher.
- Author
- BELCHER, Captain
- Book Condition
- Used
- Publisher
- Hydrographic Office of the Admiralty,
- Place of Publication
- London,
- Date Published
- May 1st, 1843 - Corrected to 184
- Keywords
- Hong Kong, China, Harbour, chart, antique map, rare map
- Bookseller catalogs
- Maps;
- Product_type
- Maps
- Size
- 700 by 1020mm (27.5 by 40.25 inches).
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About the Seller
Daniel Crouch Rare Books Ltd
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London
About Daniel Crouch Rare Books Ltd
Daniel Crouch Rare Books is specialist dealer in antique atlases, maps, plans, sea charts and voyages dating from the fifteenth to the nineteenth centuries. Our carefully selected stock also includes a number of fine prints and globes, and a selection of cartographic reference books.Our particular passions include rare atlases, wall maps, and separately published maps and charts. We strive to acquire unusual and quirky maps that are in fine condition. We are members of the following trade associations: The Antiquarian Bookseller's Association (ABA); The British Antique Dealers' Association (BADA); Confédération Internationale des Négociantes en Oeuvres d'Art (CINOA); The International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB); The Society of London Art Dealers (SLAD); and The European Fine Art Foundation (TEFAF). Daniel and Nick are also both members of The Company of Art Scholars, Dealers, and Collectors.