Lot 36049: Senex - A New Map of the City of Amsterdam

This historic map is from John Senex's A New General Atlas, Containing a geographical and historical account of all the empires, kingdoms and other dominions of the world: with the natural history and trade of each country. The work was published in Londong by Daniel Browne, Thomas Taylor, et al in 1721. Sabin noted of this work that it is "chiefly interesting for the copiousness of its information concerning America."

Shirley describes the formation of the atlas: "Proposals for printing were advertised in the 'Post Boy' for October 1718, and the subscribers were invited by means of insertions in other newspapers subsequently. The atlas was claimed to be based on the best authors, particularly Cluverius, Breitius, Cellarius, Blaeu, Baudrand, Hoffman, the two Sansons, Lutys and other geographers. According to the dates on them, several of the maps were engraved between 1719 and the publication of the atlas in 1721. All the maps carry Senex's name, and those stating that they were 'Revis'd by J. Senex' are ... believed to be from plates previously owned or published by Christopher Browne."

John Senex (1678-1740) was a prominent English cartographer, surveyor, globemaker, and geographer. He apprentice to the bookseller, Robert Clavell, and worked with many other mapmakers including Jeremiah Seller and Charles Price. His stock of maps would eventually be acquired by William Herbert and Robert Sayer and his globes to James Ferguson.

~ 24 3/4" by 21"

Folio Engraving with Original Outline Coloring

1721

The work is in good to very good condition overall. There can be a couple minor chips or faint wear at the extreme edges or some slight separation at the fold with this work. Some of the plates may exhibit some very light toning or offset. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.

A New General Atlas, Containing a geographical and historical account of all the empires, kingdoms and other dominions of the world: with the natural history and trade of each country