Mawman, Joseph
Joseph Mawman (fl. 1797 - 1827) was an English general interest publisher active in London during the early 19th century. Mawman published travel guides and narratives, classical works, natural history books, and literary editions as well as producing contract work for both individuals and institutions. Mawman's offices were established in the Poultry, London where he took over the established publishing firm of Edward and Charles Dilly in 1800. The offices were later relocated to Ludgate Street, also in London. Mawman, who nurtured friendships with various period luminaries, was well known and highly respected intelligence and publishing acumen. Mawman died in 1827.
A rare early 19th European century map of China.
China divided into provinces drawn from the best authorities.
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John Russell's scarce map of China, produced for the atlas to the 1811 edition of William Guthrie's A System of Modern Geography. Russell highlights the provinces of 'China proper', or roughly the territory of the Ming Dynasty, conquered by the Qing in the mid-17th century. (more details)