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A General map of the Post Roads of Europe wherein all the post stages with their distances are particularly Expressed = Carte Général des Postes de l'Europe : Dans laquelle on à Tracè Toutes les Routes et Marquè Tous les Lieux ou la Poste est Etablie by John Rocque, Topographer to the King ; J. Gibson sculpt.: PB 30.2-2021

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Titles

A General map of the Post Roads of Europe wherein all the post stages with their distances are particularly Expressed = Carte Général des Postes de l'Europe : Dans laquelle on à Tracè Toutes les Routes et Marquè Tous les Lieux ou la Poste est Etablie by John Rocque, Topographer to the King ; J. Gibson sculpt.

Maker(s)

Rocque, John
Engraver: Gibson, John (cartographer)
Publisher: Laurie & Whittle

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Description

1 map ; 84 x 88cm folded to 52 x 34 cm

Place(s) associated

  • London

Dating

Production date: AD 1794-05-12 : London : Published by Laurie & Whittle, 53 Fleet Street as the Act Directs, May 12th. 1794.

Identification numbers

Accession number: PB 30.2-2021
Primary reference Number: 307347
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Audit data

Created: Wednesday 3 November 2021 Updated: Wednesday 3 November 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Manuscripts and Printed Books

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "A General map of the Post Roads of Europe wherein all the post stages with their distances are particularly Expressed = Carte Général des Postes de l'Europe : Dans laquelle on à Tracè Toutes les Routes et Marquè Tous les Lieux ou la Poste est Etablie by John Rocque, Topographer to the King ; J. Gibson sculpt." Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/307347 Accessed: 2024-03-28 13:33:34

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