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Napoleonic Wars (1803-15)

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JOHN LUFFMAN (1751-1821)

Map of England, 1803

published 19 Jan 1804

Engraving; printed on paper; hand coloured | Scale: not stated. 1:2,500,000 approx. | RCIN 735104.a

A map of England and Wales, with part of Scotland and Ireland, showing the northern coasts of France and the coast of the Netherlands with the projected possible invasion routes as perceived in 1803. Napoleonic Wars (1803-15).

Luffman altered the copperplate for this map between the publication of the first state (RCIN 735103) on 17 November 1803, and the publication of this second state on 1 January 1804, by adding the boundaries of the counties, several place names and county names, and the numbers of the military districts. The original Observations 'To my Countrymen' which were engraved bottom right, have been deleted and replaced by the References to the Military Districts.

Inscriptions: [top right, below second title, in oval title cartouche:] By John Luffman. Geog.r [Bottom, below border:] Engrav'd & Publish'd Jan.y 19. 1804 by John Luffman N.o 28, Little Bell Alley, Coleman Street, London. Price 3.s 6.d Col.d 4.s 6.d in a case. Of whom may be had all the principal Sea Ports of Holland, France, Spain, Portugal & Italy. The population of England Scotland & Wales &c.

Insets: [top, across top of map, nine plans of ports; the sizes for each include the title panel:]
AMSTERDAM. Scale: 1:322,000 approx. Size: 4.0 x 3.6 cm (neatline).
ROTTERDAM. Scale: 1:115,000 approx. Size: 4.0 x 3.6 cm (neatline).
FLUSHING. Scale: 1:40,000 approx. Size: 4.0 x 3.7 cm (neatline).
SLUYS. Scale: 1:67,000 approx. Size: 4.0 x 3.7 cm (neatline).
ANTWERP. Scale: 1:67,000 approx. Size: 4.0 x 3.6 cm (neatline).
OSTEND. Scale: 1:40,000 approx. Size: 4.0 x 3.7 cm (neatline).
NIEUPORT. Scale: 1:67,000 approx. Size: 4.0 x 3.6 cm (neatline).
DUNKIRK. Scale: 1:29,000 approx. Size: 4.0 x 3.7 cm (neatline).
GRAVELINES. Scale: 1:100,500 approx. Size: 4.0 x 3.6 cm (neatline).

[Bottom, across bottom of map, nine further plans of ports:]
CALAIS. Scale: 1:100,500 approx. Size: 4.0 x 3.6 cm (neatline).
BOULOGNE. Scale: 1:268,000 approx. Size: 4.0 x 3.6 cm (neatline).
DIEPPE. Scale: 1:100,500 approx. Size: 4.0 x 3.6 cm (neatline).
HAVRE. Scale: 1:358,000 approx. Size: 4.0 x 3.7 cm (neatline).
CHERBOURG. Scale: 1:179,000 approx. Size: 4.0 x 3.6 cm (neatline).
GRANVILLE. Scale: 1:40,000 approx. Size: 4.0 x 3.6 cm (neatline).
S.T MALO. Scale: 1:268,000 approx. Size: 4.0 x 3.6 cm (neatline).
MORLAIX. Scale: 1:268,000 approx. Size: 4.0 x 3.6 cm (neatline).
BREST. Scale: 1:402,000 approx. Size: 4.0 x 3.6 cm (neatline).

Additional text: [bottom right, in rectangular panel:] References to the Military Districts. [together with a key to the colouring of the twelve districts and to the symbols for different categories of towns and cities.]

Condition: no fold lines. Verso: paint and ink smudges.
  • John Luffman (1751-1821) (cartographer, engraver and publisher) [top right, below second title, in oval title cartouche:] By John Luffman. Geog.r; [bottom, below border:] Engrav'd & Publish'd Jan.y 19. 1804 by John Luffman N.o 28, Little Bell Alley, Coleman Street, London. Price 3.s 6.d Col.d 4.s 6.d in a case. Of whom may be had all the principal Sea Ports of Holland, France, Spain, Portugal & Italy. The population of England Scotland & Wales &c.

    Subject(s)

    Louis Napoléon, King of Holland (1778-1846)
    Napoléon I, Emperor of the French (1769-1821)
  • Watermark: Horn in crowned shield, the date 1802 below; countermark: EDMEADS & PINE

    Condition: no fold lines. Verso: paint and ink smudges

  • Scale: not stated. 1:2,500,000 approx.

    39.4 x 34.7 cm (neatline)

    41.4 x 35.2 cm (image)

    42.1 x 36.1 cm (platemark)

    45.6 x 37.3 cm (sheet)

  • Printed title:

    A MAP intended to illustrate the threatened INVASION of ENGLAND by BONAPARTE. [top, above map border, in plain cartouche]

    Printed title:

    A / Complete Representation of the / COAST OF ENGLAND, / together with the / INTERIOR, divided into COUNTIES and MILITARY DISTRICTS / Also the COAST of FRANCE and HOLLAND from the Texel to Brest / With the Bearings from LONDON, and the Distance, in Miles / from Port to Port. / To which is annexed EIGHTEEN PLANS of the PORTS of / THE ENEMY, / The PRINCIPAL DEPÔTS of the FLOTILLA / intended for the / INVASION OF ENGLAND. [top right, in plain oval cartouche]

    Inscriptions:

    [top right, below second title, in oval title cartouche:] By John Luffman. Geog.r [Bottom, below border:] Engrav'd & Publish'd Jan.y 19. 1804 by John Luffman N.o 28, Little Bell Alley, Coleman Street, London. Price 3.s 6.d Col.d 4.s 6.d in a case. Of whom may be had all the principal Sea Ports of Holland, France, Spain, Portugal & Italy. The population of England Scotland & Wales &c.

    Insets:

    [top, across top of map, nine plans of ports; the sizes for each include the title panel:] 
    AMSTERDAM. Scale: 1:322,000 approx. Size: 4.0 x 3.6 cm (neatline). 
    ROTTERDAM. Scale: 1:115,000 approx. Size: 4.0 x 3.6 cm (neatline). 
    FLUSHING. Scale: 1:40,000 approx. Size: 4.0 x 3.7 cm (neatline). 
    SLUYS. Scale: 1:67,000 approx. Size: 4.0 x 3.7 cm (neatline). 
    ANTWERP. Scale: 1:67,000 approx. Size: 4.0 x 3.6 cm (neatline). 
    OSTEND. Scale: 1:40,000 approx. Size: 4.0 x 3.7 cm (neatline). 
    NIEUPORT. Scale: 1:67,000 approx. Size: 4.0 x 3.6 cm (neatline). 
    DUNKIRK. Scale: 1:29,000 approx. Size: 4.0 x 3.7 cm (neatline). 
    GRAVELINES. Scale: 1:100,500 approx. Size: 4.0 x 3.6 cm (neatline). 

    [Bottom, across bottom of map, nine further plans of ports:] 
    CALAIS. Scale: 1:100,500 approx. Size: 4.0 x 3.6 cm (neatline).
    BOULOGNE. Scale: 1:268,000 approx. Size: 4.0 x 3.6 cm (neatline). 
    DIEPPE. Scale: 1:100,500 approx. Size: 4.0 x 3.6 cm (neatline).
    HAVRE. Scale: 1:358,000 approx. Size: 4.0 x 3.7 cm (neatline). 
    CHERBOURG. Scale: 1:179,000 approx. Size: 4.0 x 3.6 cm (neatline). 
    GRANVILLE. Scale: 1:40,000 approx. Size: 4.0 x 3.6 cm (neatline). 
    S.T MALO. Scale: 1:268,000 approx. Size: 4.0 x 3.6 cm (neatline). 
    MORLAIX. Scale: 1:268,000 approx. Size: 4.0 x 3.6 cm (neatline). 
    BREST. Scale: 1:402,000 approx. Size: 4.0 x 3.6 cm (neatline). 

    Additional text:

    [bottom right, in rectangular panel:] References to the Military Districts. [together with a key to the colouring of the twelve districts and to the symbols for different categories of towns and cities.]

    Annotations:

    George III heading: England 1803.

    Other annotations: none.

    George III catalogue entry:

    England Another Copy of D.o with the additions of the Counties and Military Districts, 1804.

Page revisions

  • 6 June 2024