Hindostan PINKERTON, John 19TH CENTURY,CEYLON,INDIA,MAP,NEPAL

Map. Engraving with hand coloring. Image measures 24" X 20" - total page size is 30" x 22 1/2". London: Cadell & Davies, 1815. Beautiful map of the Indian subcontinent with exquisitely rendered mountains. From "Pinkerton's Modern Geography." In excellent condition with full original margins. John Pinkerton (1758-1826) was a prominent Scottish mapmaker known for his large and impeccably detailed maps. In this manner, his work marks a turning point from the earlier emphasis on decoration toward a greater emphasis on information. His "Modern Atlas" is one of the best British atlases of the period and is a fine example of his work.