A New Map of Hungary, with its Divisions into Gespanchafts or Counties; the Principality of Transylvania, Croatia &c.

Cartographer / Artist: John Cary

Date Created: 1811

Medium: Hand-colored copperplate engraving

Physical Dimensions: 23.8 × 19.8 inches

Geographic Scope: Hungary, Transylvania, Croatia, Central Europe

Archive Catalog ID: fp7-img-2119

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Central European & Ottoman Imperial Atlases

This finely detailed early nineteenth-century map, engraved and published by John Cary in London in 1811, illustrates the Kingdom of Hungary alongside the Principality of Transylvania, Croatia, and Slavonia. Cary's work from this period is celebrated for its extraordinary clarity, meticulous copperplate engraving, and refined original hand coloring, which clearly delineates the complex administrative sub-units known as Gespanchafts or counties. The map covers the vast expanse of the Carpathian Basin, stretching from the Austrian frontier across to the western limits of Wallachia and Moldavia, capturing the extensive river systems of the Danube and Tisza. The bottom of the sheet features an extensive indexed reference key categorizing the county divisions across Lower Hungary, Upper Hungary, Slavonia, and Croatia, alongside distance scales. Topographical relief is rendered with delicate hachuring to indicate mountain ranges, while an elegant oval title cartouche in the upper right corner notes its creation from the latest authorities, exemplifying the peak of English commercial cartography during the Georgian era.

Condition: Light general age toning along margins with minor handling marks outside the image area.. Original outline hand coloring remains vivid and well-preserved.. Pencil stock notation in the lower right outer margin corner.

A New Map of Hungary, with its Divisions into Gespanchafts or Counties; the Principality of Transylvania, Croatia &c.
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A New Map of Hungary, with its Divisions into Gespanchafts or Counties; the Principality of Transylvania, Croatia &c.

By John Cary

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period 1811 Hand-colored copperplate engraving by John Cary documenting Hungary, Transylvania, Croatia, Central Europe. Measures 23.8 × 19.8 inches. Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

Acquisition Status$75
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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Hand-colored copperplate engraving
Sheet / Plate Size
23.8 × 19.8 inches
Date / Era
1811
Geographic Scope
Hungary, Transylvania, Croatia, Central Europe
Archive Catalog ID
fp7-img-2119
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Light general age toning along margins with minor handling marks outside the image area.
  • Original outline hand coloring remains vivid and well-preserved.
  • Pencil stock notation in the lower right outer margin corner.

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

This finely detailed early nineteenth-century map, engraved and published by John Cary in London in 1811, illustrates the Kingdom of Hungary alongside the Principality of Transylvania, Croatia, and Slavonia. Cary's work from this period is celebrated for its extraordinary clarity, meticulous copperplate engraving, and refined original hand coloring, which clearly delineates the complex administrative sub-units known as Gespanchafts or counties. The map covers the vast expanse of the Carpathian Basin, stretching from the Austrian frontier across to the western limits of Wallachia and Moldavia, capturing the extensive river systems of the Danube and Tisza. The bottom of the sheet features an extensive indexed reference key categorizing the county divisions across Lower Hungary, Upper Hungary, Slavonia, and Croatia, alongside distance scales. Topographical relief is rendered with delicate hachuring to indicate mountain ranges, while an elegant oval title cartouche in the upper right corner notes its creation from the latest authorities, exemplifying the peak of English commercial cartography during the Georgian era.

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