Victoria showing portions of the adjacent colonies of New Sth. Wales, Sth. Australia and Tasmania

Acquired From: Gowrie Galleries

Confirmed: No

Date Acquired: 14/8/2010

Description: James Slight was a prominent engraver in the 19th century, known for his detailed work on maps of Australia, particularly Victoria. One of his notable contributions is the map titled Victoria: Showing Portions of the Adjacent Colonies of New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania. This map was compiled and engraved at the Department of Lands and Survey in Melbourne under the direction of A.J. Skene, M.A., Surveyor General, with Slight serving as the engraver. It was published around 1876. nMap of Victoria showing transport systems, some description of topography and counties.

Engraver: Slight, James

First published: Melbourne: Dept of Crown Lands and Survey, ca. 1876

Mapmaker: Skene, A.J. ?

Notes: Invoiced, not photographed

Price: A900

Primary Category: Not seen

Purchase Reference: Inv. 4196

Rarity: R2 Very rare – one or two copies appear on the market

This state: 1876

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