Grieve, James (sold)
James Grieve (fl. c. 1859 - c. 1871) was an engraver active in Melbourne, Australia in the mid-19th century. Grieve engraved Frederick Proeschel's map of Victoria that was first published in 1859. He also published a map of Victoria under his own imprint in 1861 that measured 3 feet 10 inches by 2 feet 8 inches.
Victoria Gold Rush!
General, Agricultural, and Gold Fields Map of Victoria.
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This is a rare 1859 Frederick Proeschel pocket map of Victoria, Australia, published to capitalize on Victoria Gold Rush emigration. Such maps were sold cheaply to hopeful prospectors who often carried them in-hand to mining and agricultural camps - the harsh conditions contributing to such maps having exceptionally low survival rate. The central cartouche engraved by D. Tulloch, illustrates Victoria's many blessings, including rich flora and fauna, excellent agricultural lands, and of course, the all-important gold mines. Herein, gold 'diggings' are highlighted throughout in brilliant yellow - offering essential data to the emigrant. In addition, the map names settlements, offers commentary on terrain, and highlights both planned and active transportation networks. For those disinclined to rough gold camp life, It also notes 'good sheep pastures'. A view of the Geelong town hall occupies the upper left, and a view of the Melbourne 'Gold Office' the upper right. Three inset maps illustrate, from left to right, the southern hemisphere, the world on a Mercator projection (with Australia at the center) and Australasia. Statistics are included along the bottom border, with particular attention to 'principal gold field townships or diggings', the values of gold extracted from specific fields, Victoria's exports, and Great Britain's exports. (more details)