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WELLER, Edward : The Canton River or Chu-Kiang from Macao and Hong Kong to Pottinger Isl. [on sheet with] The Canton River or Chu-Kiang from Pottinger Isld. to Canton

310 x 430 mm., early wash colour to the water, fold as issued, light margin damage to the left not affecting the image, in good condition.

One of the very few early detailed maps of the region around Hong Kong. Founded in 1841 the island rapidly grew in significance. 'The Weekly Dispatch' newspaper between the years 1856 and 1862 included in each edition a map of a part of the world. During this period a total of 118 maps were issued. The maps bear the distinctive sign of a half globe with the figure of Mercury above. The engravers varied but included John Dower and Edward Weller. In 1863 'The Dispatch Atlas' was published which contained a series of English county maps. The two were combined in 1865 as 'Cassell’s Complete Atlas'. With many maps in a large scale of areas not often seen, including a number a town plans. This example is quite clearly from the newspaper issue the precise date of its issue has not been determined. Beresiner pp. 85-7.

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