Map of England and Surrounding Regions: Early 19th Century - 1802 Tardieu Atlas

About this sheet

Publication Details:

- **Atlas Title:** Nouvel Atlas Universel de Géographie Ancienne et Moderne
- **Purpose:** For the Nouvelle Edition de la Géographie de Guthrie
- **Mapmakers:** P. F. Tardieu, with contributions from various geographical works
- **Publisher:** Chez Hyacinthe Langlois, Libraire, quai des Augustins, n° 45
- **Year:** An X - 1802 (French Revolutionary Calendar)

**Geographical Scope:**
This antique map illustrates the British Isles, specifically focusing on England and parts of Wales, Scotland, and Ireland.

**Map Features:**
- **Regions Displayed:** England, parts of Wales, Scotland, and Ireland.
- **Notable Regions and Territories:** Detailed depictions of counties within England, as well as parts of Wales, the southern part of Scotland, and the eastern part of Ireland.
- **Seas and Bodies of Water:** Irish Sea (Mer d'Irlande), North Sea (Mer du Nord), English Channel (La Manche), Bristol Channel (Canal de Bristol), and St. George's Channel (Canal de St. George).
- **Topographical Details:** Includes mountain ranges, rivers, and other significant geographical features as understood in the early 19th century.
- **Cartographic Style:** Detailed engraving with hand-colored boundaries, emphasizing both historical accuracy and artistic presentation.

**Purpose and Use:**
This map serves as a detailed visual representation of the geographical and political landscape of England and its surrounding areas, reflecting the geographical understanding and cartographic style of the early 19th century. It is part of a larger atlas that includes 60 maps, providing a comprehensive view of both ancient and modern geography as known in 1802.

### Condition Report
The map is in good condition with minor age-related wear. Hand-colored boundaries are well-preserved, enhancing the clarity of regions and features. Slight fold lines and edge wear are visible, with some age spots.

Coloring
The hand-colored boundaries on the map highlight regions and territories, adding clarity and visual appeal, typical of early 19th-century cartographic practices.