Antique Print, Copper Engraving, System of Surveying, Perpective, Alexander Hogg, 1788

"System of Surveying Tab. II"

Antique Copper engraving engraved, printed on hand made "Laid" made from hemp and flax laid paper.

Features a series of figures illustrating survey situations and equipment used in the late 1700s while demonstrating perspective diagrams where and how such equipment is used: Compass Surveying, Gauging Rod, "Levelling", Perambulator, Plain table

Published "According to an Act of Parliament" by Alexander Hogg, at the Kings Arms No 16 Paternoster Row, London circa 1788

Condition= Very good. Hand made flax & hemp "Laid" paper has a light brown age smudge half way down right border, right platemark  incomplete due to cropping, light water stain well clear of top watermark.

 Plate mark = 23.5 x 38 cm  /9.4 x 15.2 inch

Scientific and Technological Knowledge in 1788 vs Britain's First Fleet Convicts arrival in Port Jackson