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By Andrew Bonar Law. Dublin: The Neptune Gallery, 1997. ISBN 0 9532241 0 4 Pp. 334, illustrated. IR £70 (cloth). Distributed by: The Neptune Gallery |
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1758: KILKENNY
A / SURVEY of the CITY of KILKENNY / By / John Rocque Corrographer / To His / ROYAL HIGHNESS the PRINCE of WALES. [2a] G. Byrne sculp.t [5e] To / The R.t Hon.ble WILLIAM Earl / of Besborough, Lord Ponsonby, Baron Ponsonby of / Sysonby, Governor of the County of Kilkenny, one of the Lords for Executing / the Office of Lord High Treasurer, and one of His Majesty's / most Honourable Privy Council. This PLAN of / KILKENNY is most Humbly Inscribed by Your / Lordships Most obedient Serv.t / John Rocque. / 1758. [4e] |
[scale] 'A Scale of British Feet' - '300' (74mm) [1d]
[text] 'NB. This Plan is on the same Scale, / as those of London, Dublin, Cork, Bristol, / and Exeter, by the said Rocque. [1d] 495 x 694 |
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1758: LONDON AFTER THE FIRE
A Plan for Rebuilding the CITY after the Fire, Design'd by that Great Architect S.r CHRISOPH.R WREN and approv'd of by King and PARLIAMENT / but unhappily Defeated by FACTION. [1a, ob - 5a, ob] [set in a sheet entitled] VUES / DE LA / VILLE de LONDRES / Comme il etoit devant & apres / L'INCENDIE de 1666. / AVEC / Le PLAN pour la rebatir. / Projette par ce grand ARCHITECTE le / Chevalier CHRISTOPHLE WREN, & / aprouve par le Roi & PARLEMENT; mais / malheureusement rejettè par Faction. / Publiè par JEAN ROCQUE, / Chorographe deSon Altesse / royalle le Prince de GALLES. / 1758. [5a, orb - 5e, orb] 'A PROSPECT of the CITY of LONDON from S. MARIE OVER STEEPLE in SOUTHWARK
in its flourishing Condition before the FIRE'
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[key] 'EXPLANATION to the PLAN / The shadowed part is that which escap'd
the Conflagration / C. Churches M. Markets.' [1d, olb]
[scale] 'A Scale of 1800 Feet.' - '100' - '0' - '1800' (54mm) [1e, olb] 'A Scale of 200 Toises' - '100' - '0' - '200' (35mm) / '560 Yards or 1/4 of a Mile Irish' - '60' - '0' - '500' (47mm) / '440 Yards of 1/4 of a Mile English' - '40' - '0' - '400' (34mm) [5e, orb] 144 x 329 B: 348 x 519 Page: 359 x 519 |
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[1758 ca.] L'ORIENT
A PLAN of the / CITY AND THE HARBOURS OF / L'ORIENT AND PORT LOUIS, / Drawn by the Kings Engineer. / Sold by John Rocque Chorographer to his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales near Old Round Court in y.e Strand. [3a] |
[key] 'a- d / [vertical rule] / e-h / [vertical rule] / i, l-n / [vertical
rule] / o-r / [vertical rule] / s, t, v, x / [vertical rule] / y. z, &,
1 / [vertical rule] / 2-5.' [1e, ob - 5e, ob]
[no scale] 263 x 516 W: 284 x 516 |
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1758: ST. MALO
A PLAN of / S.T MALO'S, / Taken from Mons.r le Chevalier / de Beaurain, / Publish'd at Paris. / By Jn.o Rocque of London. / June 12.th 1758. [3b] Publish'd according to Act June 12.th 1758, by J. Rocque near Round Court in the Strand. [3e, ob - 4e, ob] [Inset] 'PLAN DE / CHERBOURG / Ville de la Basse Normandie' [scale] '100 Toises' - '100 (28mm) (ib): 101 x 112 [4e; 4d/e - 5d/e] |
[key] '1-39' [1b-1e]
[scale] 'Echelle de deux Cent Toises' - '200' (90mm) [2e] 240 x 341 |
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1759: CORK state 1
A / SURVEY / OF THE / CITY and SUBURBS / OF / CORK / By J. Rocque / 1759. [1d] TO THE / RIGHT WORSHIPFUL THE / MAYOR ALDERMEN & / COMMON COUNCIL / of this CITY / This PLATE is Inscribed / by their most hum.ble Servant / John Rocque. [2a] Publish'd according to Act of Parliament May. [gap] 1759, by John Rocque Chorographer to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, near Round Court in the Strand London. Price 5 Shillings. [2e, ob - 4e, ob] |
[scale] 'A Scale of British Feet' - [100] - [0] - '900' (900: 112mm)
/ 'One Furlong { Irish ) - '40 Perches' (101mm) { English - '40 Perches'
(81mm) / { Toises - '110' (82mm) [1e]
603 x 791 PM: 611 x 803 |
105. | 1759: CORK state 2 1771
A / SURVEY / OF THE / CITY and SUBURBS / OF / CORK / By J. Rocque / 1759. / With All The New / Improvements to / 1771. [1d] TO THE / RIGHT WORSHIPFUL THE / MAYOR ALDERMEN & / COMMON COUNCIL / of this CITY / This PLATE is Inscribed / by their most hum.ble Servant / John Rocque. [2a] Publish'd according to Act of Parliament May. [gap] 1759, by John Rocque Chorographer to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, near Round Court in the Strand London. Price 5 Shillings. [2e, ob - 4e, ob] |
[scale] 'A Scale of British Feet' - [100] - [0] - '900' (900: 112mm)
/ 'One Furlong { Irish ) - '40 Perches' (101mm) { English - '40 Perches'
(81mm) / { Toises - '110' (82mm) [1e]
596 x 804 State 2: with the title now noting improvements to 1771. |
106. | 1759: CORK state 3 1773
A / SURVEY / OF THE / CITY and SUBURBS / OF / CORK / By J. Rocque / With All The New / Improvements to / 1773. [1d] TO THE / RIGHT WORSHIPFUL THE / MAYOR ALDERMEN & / COMMON COUNCIL / of this CITY / This PLATE is Inscribed / by their most hum.ble Servant / John Rocque. [2a] LONDON. Printed for ROB.T SAYER, Map and Printseller, N.o 53 in Fleet Street [2e, ob - 4e, ob] |
[scale] 'A Scale of British Feet' - [100] - [0] - '900' (900: 112mm)
/ 'One Furlong { Irish ) - '40 Perches' (101mm) { English - '40 Perches'
(81mm) / { Toises - '110' (82mm) [1e]
601 x 794 PM: 610 x 804 State 3: with the title now noting improvements to 1773. |
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1759: DRESDEN
DRESDEN on the Elbe Capital of SAXONY, Residence of the Elector of SAXONY. / KING of POLAND. / [vertical double rule] / DRESDE, sur l'Elbe Capitale de la SAXE Residence de l'Electeur de SAXE ROY de POLOGNE. / A Londres chez le S:r Rocque. 1759. 1a, ob - 5a, ob] Sold by J. Rocque Near Old Round Court in the Strand London. [3e, ob] |
[key] 'REFERENCES. / 1-50.' [5a, orb - 5e, orb] 51-60 / [double vertical
rule] / 61-69 / [double vertical rule] / 70-79 / [double vertical rule]
/ 80-88 / [double vertical rule] / 89-98 / [double vertical rule] / 99-107
/ [double vertical rule] / 108-117 / [double vertical rule] / 118-126 /
[double vertical rule] / 127-136 / [double vertical rule] / 137-146. [1e,
ob - 5e, ob]
[scale] 'Scale of Pases' - '1000' (84mm) [5a, orb] [text] DRESDEN Capital of SAXONY is divided by the Elbe into Old and New Town The Bridge has 19 Arches and is 800 Paces long The Suburbs are Considerable being full of Houses the Castle is Magnificient. [1e, ob - 5e, ob] 361 x 485 B: 361 x 547 W: 443 x 547 PM: 454 x - |
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1759: QUEBEC state 1
A PLAN of / QUEBEC. / QUEBEC. / The Capital of New France or Canada in America is situatd upon the / River S.t Lawrence at 57 deg. 12.m North Latitude Longitude 5.o degrees / 30. min west from the Island of Fero its distance from the Mouth / of the River is about 270 Miles an extent Navigable for Ships of most / ... [1a, olb - 1d, olb] Publish'd according to Act of Parliam. Jan. 1759 by E. Oakley & Sold by J. Rocque near Round Court in the Strand.' [3e, ob] [Inset] 'The Port & Environs of Quebec. / as it was when attack'd by the English.' [3a] |
[key] 'REFERENCES. / A-F [1a, olb - 1e, olb]
[scale] 'Scale of 300 Yards' - '300' (74mm) [4e] 308 x 353 W: 321 x 508 |
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1759: QUEBEC state 2 1759
A PLAN of / QUEBEC. / QUEBEC. / The Capital of New France or Canada in America is situatd upon the / River S.t Lawrence at 57 deg. 12.m North Latitude Longitude 5.o degrees / 30. min west from the Island of Fero its distance from the Mouth / of the River is about 270 Miles an extent Navigable for Ships of most / ... [1a, olb - 1d, olb] Publish'd according to Act of Parliam.t Octob.r 1759 by E. Oakley & Sold by J. Rocque near Round Court in the Strand. [3e ob] [Inset] 'The Port & Environs of Quebec. / as it was when attack'd by the English.' [3a] 'A Draught of part of the River S. Laurence.' [5a] |
[key] 'REFERENCES. / A-F [1a, olb - 1e, olb]
[scale] 'Scale of 300 Yards' - '300' (74mm) [5e] 308 x 351 B: 308 x 507 W: 323 x 507 PM: 327 x 519 State 2: with the month in the imprint revised to October 1759, and the second inset added: |
109. | 1760: ARMAGH COUNTY state 1
A TOPOGRAPHICAL MAP of the County of ARMAGH, to which is Anex'd the PLANS of NEWRY and ARMAGH by Iohn Rocque. 1760. [1a, ob - 5a, ob] CARTE TOPOGRAPHIQUE de la PROVINCE D'ARMAGH ou se trouve les PLANS des VILLES D'ARMAGH et NEWRY, par I. Rocque, 1760. [TR: 1a, ob - 5a, ob] The First Sheet of an Actual SURVEY of the COUNTY of ARMAGH by John Rocque. [BL: 2a, ob - 4a, ob] THE 2.d Sheet. [BR: 2a, ob] To the most REV.D FATHER in GOD / GEORGE / LORD ARCHBISHOP OF ARMAGH / PRIMATE and METROPOLITAN of all / IRELAND / This SURVEY of the COUNTY of ARMAGH / Is humbly inscribed by His GRACES / Most obedient humble Servant / John Rocque. [BR: 2e] [Insets] 'A PLAN of the TOWN of / NEWRY / Situated in the Countys of / DOWN and ARMAGH. / [scale bar].' [scale] 'A Scale of British Feet' - '900' [100] - [0] - '900' (900: 643mm) (ib w:) 368 x 379 [TL: 1a; 1a-c - 3a/3d] 'A / PLAN / of the / CITY of / ARMAGH. / [rule] / REFERENCES. / A-I, K-R.' [scale] [100] - 0] - '900 Feet' (900: 72mm) 272 x 305 [TR: 5b; 3a/c - 5a/d] |
[scale] 'A Scale of Irish Miles' - '3' (148mm) / 'A Scale of English
Miles' - '3' (116mm) [BL: 4d]
[text] NB: The Impossibilty of finding the true Mearings of the / BARONYS has Obliged us to have Recourse to S.r Will:m Petty's Surveys. [BF: 5e] TL: 472 x 655 W: 478 x 655 PM: - x 664
State 1: dedicated to George, Lord Archbishop of Armagh. |
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1760: ARMAGH COUNTY state 2 [1770 ca. ?]
A TOPOGRAPHICAL MAP of the County of ARMAGH, to which is Anex'd the PLANS of NEWRY and ARMAGH by Iohn Rocque. [TL: 1a, ob - 5a, ob] CARTE TOPOGRAPHIQUE de la PROVINCE D'ARMAGH ou se trouve les PLANS des VILLES D'ARMAGH et NEWRY, par I. Rocque, 1760. [TR: 1a, ob - 5a, ob] The First Sheet of an Actual SURVEY of the COUNTY of ARMAGH by John Rocque. [BL: 2a, ob - 4a, ob] THE 2.d Sheet. [BR: 2a, ob] To the most REV.D FATHER in GOD / RICHARD / LORD ARCHBISHOP OF ARMAGH / PRIMATE and METROPOLITAN of all / IRELAND / This SURVEY of the COUNTY of ARMAGH / Is humbly inscribed by His GRACES / Most obedient humble Servant / John Rocque. [BR: 2e] LONDON. Printed for ROB.T SAYER, Map and Printseller, N.o 53, in Fleet Street. [BR: 2e, ob] 'A PLAN of the TOWN of / NEWRY / Situated in the Countys of / DOWN and ARMAGH. / [scale bar].' [scale] 'A Scale of British Feet' - '900' [100] - [0] - '900' (900: 643mm) (ib w:) 368 x 379 [TL: 1a; 1a-c - 3a/3d] 'A / PLAN / of the / CITY of / ARMAGH. / [rule] / REFERENCES. / A-I, K-R.' [scale] [100] - 0] - '900 Feet' (900 : 72mm) 272 x 305 [TR: 5b; 3a/c - 5a/d] |
[scale] 'A Scale of Irish Miles' - '3' (148mm) / 'A Scale of English
Miles' - '3' (116mm) [BL: 4d]
[text] NB: The Impossibilty of finding the true Mearings of the / BARONYS has Obliged us to have Recourse to S.r Will:m Petty's Surveys. [BL: 5e] TL: 468 x 659 PM: 492 x 668
State 2: with the addition of Robert Sayer's imprint. The dedication is now to Richard, Lord Archbishop of Armagh. |
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[1760: ARMAGH COUNTY state 3 1802
A TOPOGRAPHICAL MAP of the County of ARMAGH, to which is Anex'd the PLANS of NEWRY and ARMAGH by Iohn Rocque. [TL: 1a, ob - 5a, ob] CARTE TOPOGRAPHIQUE de la PROVINCE D'ARMAGH ou se trouve les PLANS des VILLES D'ARMAGH et NEWRY, par I. Rocque, 1760. [TR: 1a, ob - 5a, ob] The First Sheet of an Actual SURVEY of the COUNTY of ARMAGH by John Rocque. [BL: 2a, ob - 4a, ob] THE 2.d Sheet. [BR: 2a, ob] To the most REV.D FATHER in GOD / RICHARD / LORD ARCHBISHOP OF ARMAGH / PRIMATE and METROPOLITAN of all / IRELAND / This SURVEY of the COUNTY of ARMAGH / Is humbly inscribed by His GRACES / Most obedient humble Servant / John Rocque. [BR: 2e] London: Published by LAURIE & WHITTLE, 53 Fleet Street. 1802 [BR: 2e, ob] [BR: 2e, ob] [Insets] 'A PLAN of the TOWN of / NEWRY / Situated in the Countys of / DOWN and ARMAGH. / [scale bar].' [scale] 'A Scale of British Feet' - [100] - [0] - '900' (900: 643mm) (ib w:) 368 x 379 [TL: 1a; 1a-c - 3a/3d] 'A / PLAN / of the / CITY of / ARMAGH. / [rule] / REFERENCES. / A-I, K-R.' [scale] [100] - [0] - '900 Feet' (900: 72mm) (ib w:) 272 x 305 [TR: 5b; 3a/c - 5a/d] |
[scale] 'A Scale of Irish Miles' - '3' (148mm) / 'A Scale of English
Miles' - '3' (116mm) [BL: 4d]
NB: The Impossibilty of finding the true Mearings of the / BARONYS has Obliged us to have Recourse to S.r Will:m Petty's Surveys. [BL: 5e] TL: 468 x 659 PM: 492 x 668
State 3: with Laurie and Whittle's imprint substituted outside the lower border. |
112. | [1760 ca]: DUBLIN
AN ACTUAL SURVEY of the COUNTY of DUBLIN, on the same Scale, as those of MIDDLESEX, OXFORD, BERKS, & BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, by Iohn Rocque. [TL: 1a, ob - 5a, ob] CARTE TOPOGRAPHIQUE de la COMTE de DUBLIN Sur la meme Echelle de Ceux de MIDDLESEX, OXFORD, BARKS, & BUCKINGHAM. Par J. Rocque Chorographe de S.A.R. Monseigneur le Prince de [Galles] [TR: 1a, ob - 5a, ob] To The High, Puissant and most Noble Prince, / IOHN DUKE OF BEDFORD / Marquess of Tavistock and Earl of Bedford / Baron Russell of CHENIES, Baron Russell of THORNHAUGH, and / Baron Howland of STREATHAM, one of the Lords of his / Majesties Most Honourable Privy Council / Lord Lieutenant and Custos Rotulorum of the County / and Town of BEDFORD, And of the County of DEVON. & / CITY of EXETER, Major General of his Majesties Forces / Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter / Lord Lieutenant General and General / Governor of the Kingdom of Ireland / This ACTUAL SURVEY of / the County of DUBLIN. / is humbly Inscribed By / HIS GRACES / Most Humble and / Obedient Servant / Jn.o Rocque. [TR: 4c] |
[scale] 'A Scale of three Irish Miles' - '3' (188mm) / 'A Scale of
three English Miles' - '3' (150mm) [BR: 4e]
TL: B: 576 x 786 W: 592 x 786 TR: 570 x 787 W: 589 x 787 BL: 573 x 788 BR: 574 x 792 Two proof forms are recorded. The first, sent to the Duke of Bedford, is very incomplete. The map was later re-issued by Robert Sayer and Laurie and Whittle. |
113. | 1760: GENEVA state 1
PLAN of GENEVA and the Environs. [1a, ob - 2a, ob] PLAN de GENEVE avec ses Environs. [4a, ob - 5a, ob] Publish'd According to Act of Parliament 1760. [3e, ob] [Insets] 'PLAN DE / GENEVE / Anciene.' 101 x 94 [1a] 'PLAN DE / GENEVE / en 1715.' 62 x 100 [5a] 'CARTE / du Balliage de Gexen France / et des Baillage de Ternier / et Gaillard en Savoye / avec / ce qui est de la dependance / de / GENEVE / Levè par M.r Grenier Comisaire / de la Republique.' [scale] '2 Lieues de 20 au Degré' - [8 units, no numbers] (31mm) 110 x 114 [3e] |
[key] 'REFERENCES. / 1-28.' [1d-1e] 'REFERENCES. / 29-55. [5d-5e]
[scale] '1/4 of a Statue Mile' [2 units, no numbers] (65mm) [2e, ob] 'Pieds de France' - '100' - '0' - '1100' (1100: 59mm) [4e, ob] 476 x 626 W: 490 x 626 PM: 498 x - |
114. | 1760: GENEVA state 2 [1760 ca.]
PLAN of GENEVA and the Environs. [1a, ob - 2a, ob] PLAN de GENEVE avec ses Environs. [4a, ob - 5a, ob] Publish'd According to Act of Parliament 1760. [3e, ob] To Peter Gaussen Esq.r / This PLAN is Inscrib'd by his / most humble & Oblig'd Servant / I. Rocque. [3a] [Insets] 'PLAN DE / GENEVE / Anciene.' 101 x 94 [1a] 'PLAN DE / GENEVE / en 1715.' 62 x 100 [5a] 'CARTE / du Balliage de Gexen France / et des Baillage de Ternier / et Gaillard en Savoye / avec / ce qui est de la dependance / de / GENEVE / Levè par M.r Grenier Comisaire / de la Republique.' [scale] '2 Lieues de 20 au Degré' - [8 units, no numbers] (31mm) 110 x 114 [3e] |
[key] 'REFERENCES. / 1-28.' [1d-1e] 'REFERENCES. / 29-55. [5d-5e]
[scale] '1/4 of a Statue Mile' [2 units, no numbers] (65mm) [2e, ob] 'Pieds de France' - '100' - '0' - '1100' (1100: 59mm) [4e, ob] State 2: not seen, but assumed from the third state, as it would seem plausible that the dedication was added at an intermediate between the first and third states. |
115. | 1760: GENEVA state 3 1766
PLAN of GENEVA and the Environs. [1a, ob - 2a, ob] PLAN de GENEVE avec ses Environs. [4a, ob - 5a, ob] Publish'd According to Act of Parliament 1766. [3e, ob] To Peter Gaussen Esq.r / This PLAN is Inscrib'd by his / most humble & Oblig'd Servant / I. Rocque. [3a] [Insets] 'PLAN DE / GENEVE / Anciene.' 101 x 94 [1a] 'PLAN DE / GENEVE / en 1715.' 62 x 100 [5a] 'CARTE / du Balliage de Gexen France / et des Baillage de Ternier / et Gaillard en Savoye / avec / ce qui est de la dependance / de / GENEVE / Levè par M.r Grenier Comisaire / de la Republique.' [scale] '2 Lieues de 20 au Degré' - [8 units, no numbers] (31mm) 110 x 114 [3e] |
[key] 'REFERENCES. / 1-28.' [1d-1e] 'REFERENCES. / 29-55. [5d-5e]
[scale] '1/4 of a Statue Mile' [2 units, no numbers] (65mm) [2e, ob] 'Pieds de France' - '100' - '0' - '1100' (1100: 59mm) [4e, ob] State 3: the date in the imprint has been advanced to 1766. A number of additions have been made in the map, although they could have been made either in state 2 (perhaps more plausible) or state 3. In the key is the addition '55 Les Pompes publiques' [5e], including 'Fontaine de / Meme' [2b], Additions include: 'Moulin / Pictet' [2b, in the Rhone], 'Foule' [2b, in the Rhone] 'Moulin / a / bateau' [2c, in the Rhone] 'Moulins / Chandon' [2c, in the Rhone] and 'Moulin / Cotteau' [2d, in the Rhone]; the 'Rue du Coutance' has been re-engraved, with 'v' shaped hatching on the upper side, and the key number 56 added in the place at the end [2b]; 'Les Painpiniere / de la Seigneurie' [2c] and 'Le Teatre' [2c] are named just above the inner line of fortifications, to the right of the southern part of the island in the Rhone. 'Terage / de Bomb' is noted [4b]. |
116. | 1760: ROUVIER SWITZERLAND state 1
CARTE / DE / SUISSE / OU SONT / LES TREIZE CANTONS / LEURS ALLIÉS / ET LEURS SUJECTS / Dressée Rectifiée et Augmentée / sur les meilleurs Auteurs, sur plusieurs / Cartes Manuscrites et Observations / faites sur les Lieux / Par ABR: ROUVIER. 1760. [1a] T. Kitchin Sculp. [5e, in border] Presentée et Dediée / tres respecteusement a Son Excellence / Milord Vicomte de Ligonier / Membre de Conseil prive de sa Majesté Britannique / Chevalier de l'Ordre du Bain / Colonel du Premier Regiment des Gardes à Pied / Feld Marechal & Commandant en Chef des Armées de la / GRANDE BRETAGNE / Grand Maitre d'Artillerie &c. &c. &c. / Par son tres humble / et tres obeissant Serviteur / A. Rouvier. [1b] Publish'd by A. Rouvier 1760 According to Act of Parliament. [3e, ob] [Inset] [William Tell Shooting The Apple Off His Son's Head] [2a] |
[key] 'Explication des Marques. / [symbols, in three columns].' [4d-5d]
[scale] Echelle. / de Douze Lieues communes de Suisse don’t 24 font un Degre.' - '12' (104mm) [4e] 512 x 678 PM: 530 x 697 |
117. | 1760: ROUVIER SWITZERLAND state 2 1760
CARTE / DE / SUISSE / OU SONT / LES TREIZE CANTONS / LEURS ALLIÉS / ET LEURS SUJECTS / Dressée Rectifiée et Augmentée / sur les meilleurs Auteurs, sur plusieurs / Cartes Manuscrites et Observations / faites sur les Lieux / Par ABR: ROUVIER. 1760. [1a] A NEW MAP of SWITZERLAND by A. ROUVIER, Revised and Improved by IOHN ROCQUE Topographer to his R.H. the Prince of Wales 1760. [2a, ob - 4a, ob] T. Kitchin Sculp. [5e, in border] Presentée et Dediée / tres respecteusement a Son Excellence / Milord Vicomte de Ligonier / Membre de Conseil prive de sa Majesté Britannique / Chevalier de l'Ordre du Bain / Colonel du Premier Regiment des Gardes à Pied / Feld Marechal & Commandant en Chef des Armées de la / GRANDE BRETAGNE / Grand Maitre d'Artillerie &c. &c. &c. / Par son tres humble / et tres obeissant Serviteur / A. Rouvier. [1b] Publish'd by I. Rocque 1760 According to Act of Parliament. Near Round Court in the Strand London. [3e, ob] [Inset] [William Tell Shooting The Apple Off His Son's Head] [2a] |
[scale] 'Echelle. / de Douze Lieues communes de Suisse don’t 24 font
un Degre.' - '12' (104mm) [4e]
[text] 'AVERTISSEMENT. / ...' [5a-5b] 511 x 675 PM: 534 x 696 State 2: with the second title added outside the upper border, and Rocque's imprint substituted in the lower border. Despite his claim, there does not appear to be any additions in the map. |
118. | [1760] IRELAND state 1
A MAPP OF THE / Kingdom of Ireland, divided into / Provinces, Counties and Baronies, Shewing / The Archbishopricks, Bishopricks, Cities, Boroughs, Market Towns, / Villages, Barracks, Mountains, Lakes, Bogs, Rivers, Bridges, / Ferries, Passes; Also the Great, the Branch, & the By Post Roads, together with the Inland Navigation &c. by J: ROCQUE / Chorographer to y.e Prince of Wales. [2a] Inset: 'The Sea Coasts of GREAT BRITAIN and IRELAND.' [5e] |
[key] [list of symbols] [5d]
'English Miles 69 and a half to a Degree' - '40' 'Irish Miles in proportion to the English ...' [3e] 967 x 1250 4 sheets joined State 1: hypothetical state, presumably with Rocque's imprint. |
119. | [1760] IRELAND state 2 [1770 ca.]
A MAPP OF THE / Kingdom of Ireland, divided into / Provinces, Counties and Baronies, Shewing / The Archbishopricks, Bishopricks, Cities, Boroughs, Market Towns, / Villages, Barracks, Mountains, Lakes, Bogs, Rivers, Bridges, / Ferries, Passes; Also the Great, the Branch, & the By Post Roads, together with the Inland Navigation &c. by J: ROCQUE / Chorographer to y.e Prince of Wales. [2a] London Printed for Rob.t Sayer opposite Fetter Lane Fleet Street. [3e] Inset: 'The Sea Coasts of GREAT BRITAIN and IRELAND.' [5e] |
[key] [list of symbols] [5d]
'English Miles 69 and a half to a Degree' - '40' 'Irish Miles in proportion to the English ...' [3e] 967 x 1250 4 sheets joined State 2: with Sayer's imprint inserted. |
120. | [1760] IRELAND state 3 [1770 ca.]
A MAPP OF THE / Kingdom of Ireland, divided into / Provinces, Counties and Baronies, Shewing / The Archbishopricks, Bishopricks, Cities, Boroughs, Market Towns, / Villages, Barracks, Mountains, Lakes, Bogs, Rivers, Bridges, / Ferries, Passes; Also the Great, the Branch, & the By Post Roads, together with the Inland Navigation &c. by J: ROCQUE / Chorographer to HIS MAJESTY. [2a] London Printed for Rob.t Sayer opposite Fetter Lane Fleet Street. [3e] Inset: 'The Sea Coasts of GREAT BRITAIN and IRELAND.' [5e] |
[key] [list of symbols] [5d]
'English Miles 69 and a half to a Degree' - '40' 'Irish Miles in proportion to the English ...' [3e] 967 x 1250 4 sheets joined State 3: with Rocque's title altered. A later state has the imprint of Laurie and Whittle substituted. |
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1761: BERKSHIRE 1761
A TOPOOGRAPHICAL MAP, OF THE COUNTY, / OF BERKS, BY JOHN ROCQUE, TOPOGRAPHER TO HIS MAJESTY, 1761. [XVIII & XVII] CARTE TOPOGRAPHIQUE DE LE COMTÉ DE BERKS, / PAR JEAN ROCQUE, TOPOGRAPHE DE SA MAJESTÉ BRITANNIQUE, 1761. [XIV & XIII] TO HIS / Sacred Majesty, / GEORGE the THIRD, / this Survey of / BERKSHIRE; / is most humbly Inscrib'd, / by his MAJESTY'S / Dutiful, Obliged, Loyal / Subject, & humble Servant, JOHN ROCQUE. // S. Wale delin. A. Walker sculp. [title cartouche] [XV] L.F. Deharme Sculp.t [III: 5e] Publish'd According to Act of Parliament by Iohn Rocque 1761. [V: 1e, ob] [Inset] 'A Plan of READING.' [scale] 'Scales of Yards' - '800' (67mm) 'Of Perches' - 150' (66mm) [both engraved in reverse order] [text] 'A Short Account of the Antiquity of Reading. / ...' [III: 3e] 155 x 166 [III: 1e] [Berkshire south of 'Bacons Farm'] [V: 4d] |
[scale] 'Scales' / 'of Miles' - '3' (150mm) / 'of Perches' - '900'
(144mm) / 'of Yards' - '5000' (143mm) / 'Echelle d'une Lieue Commune de
25 au degre' [4 graduations, no numbers] (133mm) [III: 5d]
[note] An ALPHABETICAL LIST of the PARISHES, their / Length, Breadth, Circumference, & Content in ACRES. And in what Plate contained. [IX] 18 sheets, Total dimensions: 1590 x 2710 Engraving of the map commenced in 1752, but the completed map was not published until 1761. Some of the sheets are recorded in up to 4 states, making a complete description of the map complicated. see Eugene Burden 'Printed Maps of Berkshire 1574-1900 (typescript, of which an annotated copy is held in the BL's Map Library.) |
122. | 1761: BERKSHIRE: title-page
A / Topographical Survey / OF THE / COUNTY OF BERKS, / IN / EIGHTEEN SHEETS. / IN WHICH IS EXPRESSED, / His MAJESTY's ROYAL PALACE of WINDSOR, its PARKS and / FORREST; the SEATS of the Nobility and Gentry; Towns, / Villages, Hamlets, Farms, Cottages, &c. / WITH / The Main and Cross ROADS, Bridle WAYS, PALES, HEDGES, HILLS, VALLEYS, / RIVERS, BROOKS, CANALS, PONDS, BRIDGES, FERRIES, Wind and Water MILLS, / WOODS, HEATHS, COMMONS, and GREENS, appertaining to each Parish, &c. / TO WHICH IS ADDED, / A GEOGRAPHICAL and HISTORICAL INDEX / Of all REMARKABLE PLACES in the said COUNTY; with their BEARINGS and DISTANCE to the next MARKET TOWN, or WELL-KNOWN PLACE. / The Length, Breadth, Circumference, and Content, in Acres and Square Miles, of the County, Windsor Forest, / and of each Parish. / By J. ROCQUE, Topographer to His MAJESTY. / LONDON: Printed for and Sold by the Author, near OLD ROUND-COURT, in the STRAND. / Price TWO GUINEAS and a HALF. / Printed by JAMES DIXWELL, in ST. MARTIN's LANE, near CHARING-CROSS. / MDCCLXI. |
Letterpress title, accompanying bound examples of no.118. |
123. | 1761: ENGLAND AND WALES
ENGLAND AND WALES / Drawn from the most Accurate Surveys / Containing all the / Cities, Boroughs, Market Towns & Villages; In which are included all the Improvements and Observations both / Astronomical and Geographical, / which have been made by Members / of the Royal Society, & others / Down to the present Year, / The whole corrected & improv'd / By JOHN ROCQUE / Chorographer to his Majesty. [4a] 1761 [4b] Inset: [Untitled Map Of 'ISLES of SCILLY' and 'Lands End'] [note] These Isles are Drawn to the / same Scale & inserted here to / prevent the great Contraction / of the General Map.' 56 x 139 [1d |
[key] 'EXPLANATION. / ...' [4e]
'SCALES' / 'British Statute Miles 69 1/2 to a Degree' - '60' (138mm) / 'British Sea Leagues 20 to a Degree' - '20' (161mm) [4b] 1152 x 980 There are several states of this map, re-issued by Robert Sayer and Laurie and Whittle. |
124. | [1761]: FRANCE state 1
A / NEW MAP / of / FRANCE, / in which the / POST STAGES / are Exactly Express'd, with the Number / of Leagues, from place to place: / by John Rocque [1761 ??]. / N.B. a Post is two Leagues, Post and a half three / Leagues, double Post four Leagues. [1d] T. Kitchin sculp. [1e] Sold by J. Rocque Chorographer to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, near Old Round Court ... |
[scale] 'Echelles' / 'Grandes Lieues de France' - '20' (51mm) / 'Milles
d'Italie' - '60' ((51mm) / 'Lieues communes de France de 25 au Degré'
- '25' (51mm) / 'Milles de Angleterre de 69 1/2 au Degré' - '69
1/2' (51mm) [2d]
469 x 589 State 1: hypothetical state, assumed from evident changes visible on state 3. |
125. | [1761]: FRANCE state 2 1766
A / NEW MAP / of / FRANCE, / in which the / POST STAGES / are Exactly Express'd, with the Number / of Leagues, from place to place: / by John Rocque [1766 ??]. / N.B. a Post is two Leagues, Post and a half three / Leagues, double Post four Leagues. [1d] T. Kitchin sculp. [1e] Sold by T. Jefferys, y.e Corner of S.t Martins Lane, Charing Cross [gap] Sold by J. Rocque Chorographer to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, near Old Round Court, in the Strand 1766. According to Act of Parliam.t and A: Dury in Dukes Court S.t Martins Lane and Carington Bowles Printseller next the Chapter House / in S.t Pauls Church Yard London. [2e, ob - 4e, ob] |
[scale] 'Echelles' / 'Grandes Lieues de France' - '20' (51mm) / 'Milles
d'Italie' - '60' ((51mm) / 'Lieues communes de France de 25 au Degré'
- '25' (51mm) / 'Milles de Angleterre de 69 1/2 au Degré' - '69
1/2' (51mm) [2d]
469 x 589 State 2: hypothetical state, assumed from evident changes visible on state 3. The imprint of Thomas Jefferys, and the address from 'in the Strand ...' are in a very slightly different hand. |
126. | [1761]: FRANCE state 3 1771
A / NEW MAP / of / FRANCE, / in which the / POST STAGES / are Exactly Express'd, with the Number / of Leagues, from place to place: / by John Rocque 1771. / N.B. a Post is two Leagues, Post and a half three / Leagues, double Post four Leagues. [1d] T. Kitchin sculp. [1e] Sold by T. Jefferys, y.e Corner of S.t Martins Lane, Charing Cross [gap] Sold by J. Rocque Chorographer to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, near Old Round Court, in the Strand 1766. According to Act of Parliam.t and A: Dury in Dukes Court S.t Martins Lane and Carington Bowles Printseller next the Chapter House / in S.t Pauls Church Yard London. [2e, ob - 4e, ob] Sold by Rob.t Sayer in Fleet Street. [2d] |
[scale] 'Echelles' / 'Grandes Lieues de France' - '20' (51mm) / 'Milles
d'Italie' - '60' ((51mm) / 'Lieues communes de France de 25 au Degré'
- '25' (51mm) / 'Milles de Angleterre de 69 1/2 au Degré' - '69
1/2' (51mm) [2d]
469 x 589 State 3: The date in the title has now been altered to 1771, and Robert Sayer's imprint (in a quite different hand fom the existing imprints) is shown. |
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1761: SUSSEX 1761
A New MAP. / of the COUNTY of SUSSEX, / Drawn from the latest and best Surveys, / and Improved by John Rocque, / Topographer to his MAJESTY. 1761. [1e] CARTE DE LA PROVINCE DE SUSSEX reduite d'apres les derniers Arpentages qui on ont ete faits & Augmentée par J: Rocque Topographe de sa Majesté Britannique dans le Strand 1761. [2e, ob - 4e, ob] [Insets] 'THE PLANS / of / CHICHESTER and LEWES' [3d] [scale] 'Scale of Perches' - '40' (37mm) [3e] 'THE PLAN OF CHICHESTER' 129 x 139 [2d; 2d/e - 3d/e] 'THE PLAN OF LEWES' 129 x 131 [4d; 3d/e - 4d/e] |
[key] 'Explanation. / [list of symbols].' [5a]
[scale] 'A Scale of Measured Miles' - '20' (167mm) / 'Echelle de 7 Lieues de 25 au Degre' - '7' (158mm) 430 x 676 W: 445 x 688 PM: 453 x 698 |
128. | 1762: BERKSHIRE state 1
A / MAP OF THE COUNTY OF / BERKS, / Reduced from an Actual Survey in 18 Sheets, / By the late John Rocque Topographer to his Majesty. / 1762. / [rule] / CARTE DE LA PROVINCE DE / BERKS, / Reduit Dapres un arpantage en 18 Feuillies, / Par Jean Rocque Topographe de sa Majeste Britannique. / 1762. [1a] Publish'd according to Act of Parliament, by Mary Ann Rocque near Old Round Court in the Strand 1762. [4e, ob] [Inset] 'A / PLAN OF THE / CITY OF / OXFORD.' [4a] [scale] 'A Scale of Yards' - '500' (43mm) / 'A Scale of Chains 22 Yards in Each' - '20' (39mm) [4b] [key] 'REFERENCES for the Streets & Lanes. / a-I, k-n / o-z, &.' [3a] 'REFERENCES / fo the Parish Churches. / A-I, K-P.' [4a] 'REFERENCES / or an Historical Account of the different Colleges & Halls belonging to the University of OXFORD. / 1-25.' [5a - 5e] [text] 'OXFORD ...' [3b] [text] 'The Physick Garden ...' [4b] [3a/b - 5a/b] 175 x 201 B: 175 x 309 |
[key] [EXPLANATION.] / [list of symbols].' [1c-1e]
[scale] 'Scale of Statute Miles 69 1/2 to a Degree' - '5' (61mm) / 'Of Perches or Poles' - '2000' (78mm) / 'Of Yards' - '12000' (89mm) / 'Of Leagues 25 to a Degree' - '3' (103mm) [5e] [text] 'The Divisions and Roman Numbers in this Map, is to shew in what / manner the large Map is Divided, and the Number of Sheets it Contains, / done by the late John Rocque Topographer to his Majesty. [2e] 428 x 660 PM: 442 x 675 |
129. | 1762: BERKSHIRE state 2 [1762 ca.]
A / MAP OF THE COUNTY OF / BERKS, / Reduced from an Actual Survey in 18 Sheets, / By the late John Rocque Topographer to his Majesty. / 1762. / [rule] / CARTE DE LA PROVINCE DE / BERKS, / Reduit D'apres un arpantage en 18 Feuilles, / Par Jean Rocque Topographe de sa Majeste Britannique. / 1762. [1a] Publish'd according to Act of Parliament, by Mary Ann Rocque near Old Round Court in the Strand 1762. [4e, ob] [Inset] 'A / PLAN OF THE / CITY OF / OXFORD.' [4a] [scale] 'A Scale of Yards' - '500' (43mm) / 'A Scale of Chains 22 Yards in Each' - '20' (39mm) [4b] [key] 'REFERENCES for the Streets & Lanes. / a-I, k-n / o-z, &.' [3a] *, ¤, C, ð.' [4b] 'REFERENCES / fo the Parish Churches. / A-I, K-P.' [4a] 'REFERENCES / or an Historical Account of the different Colleges & Halls belonging to the University of OXFORD. / 1-25.' [5a - 5e] [text] 'OXFORD ...' [3b] [text] 'The Physick Garden ...' [4b] [3a/b - 5a/b] 175 x 201 B: 175 x 309 |
[key] [EXPLANATION.] / [list of symbols].' [1c-1e]
[scale] 'Scale of Statute Miles 69 1/2 to a Degree' - '5' (61mm) / 'Of Perches or Poles' - '2000' (78mm) / 'Of Yards' - '12000' (89mm) / 'Of Leagues 25 to a Degree' - '3' (103mm) [5e] [text] 'The Divisions and Roman Numbers in this Map, is to shew in what / manner the large Map is Divided, and the Number of Sheets it Contains, / done by the late John Rocque Topographer to his Majesty.' [2e] 428 x 660 PM: 442 x 675 State 2: in the title 'D'apres' and 'feuilles' are so spelled. The key is now labelled 'EXPLANATION'. Within the map are many new names, but also distances have been added. |
130. | 1762: BERKSHIRE state 3 1764
A / MAP OF THE COUNTY OF / BERKS, / Reduced from an Actual Survey in 18 Sheets, / By the late John Rocque Topographer to his Majesty. / 1762. / [rule] / CARTE DE LA PROVINCE DE / BERKS, / Reduit D'apres un arpantage en 18 Feuilles, / Par Jean Rocque Topographe de sa Majeste Britannique. / 1764. [1a] Publish'd according to Act of Parliament, by Mary Ann Rocque near Old Round Court in the Strand 1762. [4e, ob] [Inset] 'A / PLAN OF THE / CITY OF / OXFORD.' [4a] [scale] 'A Scale of Yards' - '500' (43mm) / 'A Scale of Chains 22 Yards in Each' - '20' (39mm) [4b] [key] 'REFERENCES for the Streets & Lanes. / a-I, k-n / o-z, &.' [3a] *, ¤, C, ð.' [4b] 'REFERENCES / fo the Parish Churches. / A-I, K-P.' [4a] 'REFERENCES / or an Historical Account of the different Colleges & Halls belonging to the University of OXFORD. / 1-25.' [5a - 5e] [text] 'OXFORD ...' [3b] [text] 'The Physick Garden ...' [4b] [3a/b - 5a/b] 175 x 201 B: 175 x 309 |
[key] [EXPLANATION.] / [list of symbols].' [1c-1e]
[scale] 'Scale of Statute Miles 69 1/2 to a Degree' - '5' (61mm) / 'Of Perches or Poles' - '2000' (78mm) / 'Of Yards' - '12000' (89mm) / 'Of Leagues 25 to a Degree' - '3' (103mm) [5e] [text] 'The Divisions and Roman Numbers in this Map, is to shew in what / manner the large Map is Divided, and the Number of Sheets it Contains, / done by the late John Rocque Topographer to his Majesty.' [2e] 428 x 660 PM: 442 x 675 State 3: the date in the French title has been altered to 1764. |
131. | 1762: BERKSHIRE state 4 [1764 ca.]
A / MAP OF THE COUNTY OF / BERKS, / Reduced from an Actual Survey in 18 Sheets, / By the late John Rocque Topographer to his Majesty. / 1762. / [rule] / CARTE DE LA PROVINCE DE / BERKS, / Reduit D'apres un arpantage en 18 Feuilles, / Par Jean Rocque Topographe de sa Majeste Britannique. / 1764. [1a] Publish'd according to Act of Parliament, by Mary Ann Rocque near Old Round Court in the Strand 1762. [4e, ob] [Inset] 'A / PLAN OF THE / CITY OF / OXFORD.' [4a] [scale] 'A Scale of Yards' - '500' (43mm) / 'A Scale of Chains 22 Yards in Each' - '20' (39mm) [4b] [key] 'REFERENCES for the Streets & Lanes. / a-I, k-n / o-z, &.' [3a] *, ¤, C, ð.' [4b] 'REFERENCES / fo the Parish Churches. / A-I, K-P.' [4a] 'REFERENCES / or an Historical Account of the different Colleges & Halls belonging to the University of OXFORD. / 1-25.' [5a - 5e] [text] 'OXFORD ...' [3b] [text] 'The Physick Garden ...' [4b] [3a/b - 5a/b] 175 x 201 B: 175 x 309 |
[key] [EXPLANATION.] / [list of symbols].' [1c-1e]
[scale] 'Scale of Statute Miles 69 1/2 to a Degree' - '5' (61mm) / 'Of Perches or Poles' - '2000' (78mm) / 'Of Yards' - '12000' (89mm) / 'Of Leagues 25 to a Degree' - '3' (103mm) [5e] [text] 'The Divisions and Roman Numbers in this Map, is to shew in what / manner the large Map is Divided, and the Number of Sheets it Contains, / done by the late John Rocque Topographer to his Majesty.' [2e] 428 x 660 PM: 442 x 675 State 4: 'Buscot Park' is inserted. |
132. | 1762: CADIZ
A PLAN of the CITY of CADIS / and the Environs, with the HARBOUR, / BAY and Soundings at Low Water / also a Particular PLAN of / the TOWN and FORTIFICATIONS, / from the Collection of Cap.t clark / and Improved by the late John Rocque / Topographe to his MAJESTY. / 1762. [1a] Published according to Act of Parliament by Mary Anne Rocque, near Old Round Court in the Strand. [4e, ob] 'A Plan of the Town of CADIS. [scale] 'A Scale of 1/2 Mile or 440 Toises' - [1/2 Mile] (52mm) / 'Toises' - '600' (70mm) 143 x 221 [1d; 1d/e - 2d/e] |
[key] 'REFERENCES. / a-I, k-t, v, w, u / x-z, 1-9, [notes].' [5a] 'A
Plan of the Town of CADIS. [scale] 'A Scale of 1/2 Mile or 440 Toises'
- [1/2 Mile] (52mm) / 'Toises' - '600' (70mm) 143 x 221 [1d; 1d/e
- 2d/e]
[scale] 'A Scale of Leagues' - '3' (140mm) [4d] 465 x 520 W: 479 x 522 PM: 490 x 535 |
133. | 1762: DUBLIN COUNTY state 1
A MAP of the COUNTY of DUBLIN Divided in Barony's, Reduced from an Actual Survey in four Sheets By John Rocque, Topographer to his MAJESTY. [vertical rule] CARTE de la PROVINCE de DUBLIN Divisée en Baronnies Reduite D'apres un Arpentage en quatre feuilles Par Jean Rocque Topographe de sa MAJESTÉ Britannique. [1a, ob - 5a, ob] To the Right Hon.ble / James Fitzgarrald / EARL of OPHALY &c. &c. / This Map of the / County of DUBLIN, / is Dedicated by his / Lordships Most Obed.t / Humble Serv.t Mary Ann Rocque / 1762. [5a] Publish'd according to Act of Parliament by Mary Ann Rocque near Old Round Court in the Strand 1762. [2e, ob - 4e, ob] |
[scale] A Scale of Irish Miles' - '5' (126mm) / 'A Scale of English
Miles' - '5' (99mm) [5e]
419 x 633 W: 435 x 633 |
134. | 1762: DUBLIN COUNTY state 2 1799
A MAP of the COUNTY of DUBLIN Divided in Barony's, Reduced from an Actual Survey in four Sheets By John Rocque, Topographer to his MAJESTY. [vertical rule] CARTE de la PROVINCE de DUBLIN Divisée en Baronnies Reduite D'apres un Arpentage en quatre feuilles Par Jean Rocque Topographe de sa MAJESTÉ Britannique. [1a, ob - 5a, ob] To the Right Hon.ble / James Fitzgarrald / EARL of OPHALY &c. &c. / This Map of the / County of DUBLIN, / is Dedicated by his / Lordships Most Obed.t / Humble Serv.t Mary Ann Rocque / 1762. [5a] Publish'd 25.th March 1799, by LAURIE & WHITTLE, 53 Fleet Street London. [2e, ob - 4e, ob] |
420 x 627 W: 434 x 633
State 2: Laurie annd Whittle have substituted their imprint outside the lower border. The dedication has been erased and the space left blank. A new inset has been engraved in the bottom right corner, replacing the original scale bars, which have been re-engraved along the lower border, and the ship. 'Rock a bill' islands [5d] are now unnamed. |
135. | [1762]: NORTH AMERICA
A / GENERAL MAP OF / NORTH AMERICA; / In which is Express'd / The several New Roads, Forts, Engagements, &c. / taken from Actual Surveys and Observations / Made in the Army employ'd there, From the Year 1754, to 1761: / Drawn by the late JOHN ROCQUE, Topographer to / his MAJESTY. / CARTES GENERALES DE / L'AMERIQUE SEPTENTRIONALE; / En les quelles sont exprimés / Les Nouvelles Routes, Forts, Battailles, &c. d'après / les Observations qui ou [sic] etè faites depuis / l'An 1754, jusqu'a l'An 1761: / Recuellies par seu JEAN ROCQUE, Topographe de / Sa MAJESTÈ BRITANNIQUE, &c. [2e] Publish'd According to Act by M.A. Rocque in the Strand & A. Dury in Dukes Court S.t Martins Lane. [2e, ob - 4e, ob] |
[key] 'Explanation. / [list of symbols].' [1e]
[scale] 'SCALES.' / 'Geographic Degrees, 60 Minutes to a Degree' - '9 Degrees' [1] - [0] - '9' (9: 93mm) / 'Statute Miles of ENGLAND 69 1/2 to a Degree' - '100 - '0' - '600 Miles' (101mm) / 'Leagues 20 to a Degree' - '100' - '0' - '100' (100: 57mm) / 'Spanish Leagues 17 1/2 to a Degree' - '100' - '0' - '100' (100: 66mm) [4d] 865 x 911 PM: 894 x 923 4 sheets joined
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136. | 1763: SET OF PLANS
A SET of / PLANS and FORTS / IN / AMERICA. / Reduced from Actual Surveys / 1763. |
Contains 30 maps and plans. See Collations in this issue for a full listing. |
137. | 1763: SET OF PLANS: Second Edition 1765
A SET of / PLANS and FORTS / IN / AMERICA, / Reduced from Actual Surveys. / 1765. // Publish'd according to Act of Parliament, by Mary Ann Rocque Topographer to His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester, in the Strand. [1e, ob - 5e, ob] |
Contains 30 maps and plans. See Collations in this issue for a full listing. |
138. | [1764]: PLANS OF PRINCIPAL CITIES
A Collection of / PLANS of the Principal CITIES, / OF / GREAT BRITAIN and IRELAND: / with MAPS of / the COAST of the said KINGDOMS; / Drawn from the most Accurate Surveys; / In particular, / those taken by the late M.r J. ROCQUE, / Topographer to His MAJESTY . / London, Printed & Sold by A. Dury, in Dukes Court, S.t Martins Lane. Where may be had his Small Universal Atlas, to which this is designed as a Second Volume. |
40 maps of the British coast, and British town plans. The maps vary in size, but most are approximately 100 x 130mm. |
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[1768]: SURREY state 1
A / TOPOGRAPHICAL MAP / OF THE / COUNTY OF SURREY, / In which is Expressed all the / ROADS, LANES, CHURCHES, NOBLEMEN and GENTLEMEN's SEATS &c. &c. / the Principal Observations, / By the Late JOHN ROCQUE, Topographer to His MAJESTY, / Completed and Engraved by Peter Andrews. [sheet III: 5a] To His Royal Highness / William Henry / Duke of Gloucester & Edingburgh / Earl of Connaught in / IRELAND, / This Actual Survey of the / county of Surrey / is most humbly inscrib'd / by his ROYAL Highness's most h[um]ble & Oblig'd / Servant / Mary-Ann Rocque. [Sheet I: 3b] Printed for & Sold by M.A. Rocque at y.e corner of Old Round Court Strand. [sheet III: 4b] |
[key] 'Explanation. / [symbols in 5 columns].' [sheet 7: 4e-5e]
[scale] 'A Scale of Miles' - '4' [sheet VIII: 3d] 9 sheets, 1739 x 2046 |
140. | [1768]: SURREY state 2 [1770 ca]
A / TOPOGRAPHICAL MAP / OF THE / COUNTY OF SURREY, / In which is Expressed all the / ROADS, LANES, CHURCHES, NOBLEMEN and GENTLEMEN's SEATS &c. &c. / the Principal Observations, / By the Late JOHN ROCQUE, Topographer to His MAJESTY, / Compleated and Engraved by Peter Andrews. [sheet III: 5a] To His Royal Highness / William Henry / Duke of Gloucester & Edingburgh / Earl of Connaught in / IRELAND, / This Actual Survey of the / County of Surrey / is most humbly inscrib'd / by his ROYAL Highness's most h[um]ble & Oblig'd / Servant / Mary-Ann Rocque. [Sheet I1: 3b] Printed for & Sold by M.A. Rocque at y.e Corner of Old Round Court Strand. [sheet III: 4b] |
[key] Explanation. / [symbols in 5 columns].' [sheet 7: 4e-5e]
[scale] 'A Scale of Miles' - '4' [sheet VIII: 3d] 9 sheets 1739 x 2046 State 2: a large number of additions have been made to the map. In sheet III, for example, 'Earl of Besborough' is named above 'Rowhampton' [2d] 'Earl of Spencer' in 'WIMBLETON / PARK' [2e] 'Johns Place' and 'Battersea Rise' are named [3d] a 'Starch Mill' apepars at the east end of Battersea Common [4d] 'Stockwell Common' [4d, at the south side of 'Stockwell' village] |
141. | [1768]: SURREY state 3 [1775 ca]
A / TOPOGRAPHICAL MAP / OF THE / COUNTY OF SURREY, / In which is Expressed all the / ROADS, LANES, CHURCHES, NOBLEMEN and GENTLEMEN's SEATS &c. &c. / the Principal Observations, / By the Late JOHN ROCQUE, Topographer to His MAJESTY, / Compleated and Engraved by Peter Andrews. [sheet III: 5a] To His Royal Highness / William Henry / Duke of Gloucester & Edingburgh / Earl of Connaught in / IRELAND, / This Actual Survey of the / County of Surrey / is most humbly inscrib'd / by his ROYAL Highness's most h[um]ble & Oblig'd / Servant / Mary-Ann Rocque. [Sheet I1: 3b] Printed for & Sold by M.A. Rocque at y.e Corner of Old Round Court Strand. [sheet III: 4b] |
[key] 'Explanation. / [symbols in 5 columns].' [sheet 7: 4e-5e]
[scale] 'A Scale of Miles' - '4' [sheet VIII: 3d] On 9 sheets, 1739 x 2046 State 3: a number of additions have been made to the map. The most significant sheet in terms of dating the various states is sheet III, where 'Richmond Bridge' (commenced in 1774, and completed in 1777) and 'Battersea / Bridge' (built in 1771-2) are both marked. Other additions and alterations date the third state to circa 1775. |