A New Map of the Isle of Wight. Drawn from Surveys by Tho' Kitchin Geog'.

London, London Magazine. Page size (10 1/2 x 8 1/4ins]. 1763.

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£50
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Description

Original copper engraved folding map, slight centre fold split.. Thomas Kitchin, (1719-1784) was an English engraver and cartographer. He was born in Southwark, and was apprenticed to Emanuel Bowen in 1732. Originally based in Clerkenwell, by late 1755 Kitchin was established on Holborn Hill. From 1773 Kitchin was appointed royal Hydrographer to the king.

Technical Data

Author Kitchin, Thomas. (Antique Map).
Reference Number 7359