Survey Collection (#6)

Hajjar Musa, Moses Rock, in Wady Leja, Sinai
Vintage 19th century photograph: Sergeant James McDonald (active 1865-9). Ordnance survey of the Peninsula of Sinai by the Royal Engineers - Hajjar Musa, Moses Rock, in Wady Leja

Aarons Hill with Jebel Sona in the background
Vintage 19th century photograph: Sergeant James McDonald (active 1865-9). Ordnance survey of the Peninsula of Sinai by the Royal Engineers - Aarons Hill with Jebel Sona in the background

Ruined convent, Wady Feiran
Vintage 19th century photograph: Sergeant James McDonald (active 1865-9). Ordnance survey of the Peninsula of Sinai by the Royal Engineers - Ruined convent, Wady Feiran

Chateau d Anet, 1570s (engraving)
2962808 Chateau d Anet, 1570s (engraving) by Ducerceau, J. Androuet (du Cerceau) (1510-84); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Les Plus Belles Bastiments de France)

Plan of Congress Hall Hotel, Hexamer Survey, Cape Island, 1871 (litho)
2963340 Plan of Congress Hall Hotel, Hexamer Survey, Cape Island, 1871 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; eFree Library of Philadelphia; American

The grand national survey of Le Petit Parisien newspaper (colour photo)
3097657 The grand national survey of Le Petit Parisien newspaper (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Man and dog resting on a bench
Man and dog take a rest on a bench and survey the scene. Date: circa 1950s

New Peers, Baronets and Knights (engraving)
1614144 New Peers, Baronets and Knights (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Peers, Baronets and Knights)

Hexamer General Survey; volume 25, plate 2432-2433, 1891 (hand-coloured engraving)
486271 Hexamer General Survey; volume 25, plate 2432-2433, 1891 (hand-coloured engraving) by Hexamer, Ernest (1827-1912); 50x88 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; eFree Library of Philadelphia; Map

Remnant of a cadastre (stone)
XIR170468 Remnant of a cadastre (stone) by Gallo-Roman, (2nd century AD); Location Unknown; (add.info.: land information system defining roads)

Turkish woman with Niquab (illustration)
5669486 Turkish woman with Niquab (illustration) by Nicolay, Nicolas de (1517-83); (add.info.: Turkish woman with Niquab (veil), from Quatre premiers livres des navigations, 1598

Page 37a A Sketch of Block Island, latitude of the South Head 41: 9 N
5670302 Page 37a A Sketch of Block Island, latitude of the South Head 41: 9 N, 1768-75 (pen & ink) by Hodges, William (1744-97); Mitchell Library

Page 19 (a) Middleburg Island bearing W bys distant 3 leagues (b
5670271 Page 19 (a) Middleburg Island bearing W bys distant 3 leagues (b) West point of Middleburg N by W four miles (c) Middleburg E bys distant five miles (d)

Page 6 Island of Bonavista: 2 Profiles. Titled: Island of Bonavista S. W
5670257 Page 6 Island of Bonavista: 2 Profiles. Titled: Island of Bonavista S.W. distant 5 leagues and The Island of Bonavista when the hill A, off which lies a ledge of rocks bears west 2 leagues

Page 3a Chart of Port Praya in the Island of St Jago, Cape Verde Islands
5670253 Page 3a Chart of Port Praya in the Island of St Jago, Cape Verde Islands. Titled Port Praya in the Island St Jago one of the Cape de Verds sic A scale of 2 to 1/2 a mile / A View of Port

Page 1 (a) Profile of the coast of the Isle of Mayo, Cape Verde Islands
5670251 Page 1 (a) Profile of the coast of the Isle of Mayo, Cape Verde Islands. (b) Profile of the coast of Isle of Mayo Cape Verde Islands, looking north west, 1768-75 (pencil)

iii. Sketches of the islands Lagoon, Thrum-Cap, Bow-Island, the Two Groups
5670248 iii. Sketches of the islands Lagoon, Thrum-Cap, Bow-Island, the Two Groups, Bird Island and Chain Island, lying in the South, Sea

Hexamer General Surveys, Volume 11, Plate 960, 1876 (colour litho)
4072736 Hexamer General Surveys, Volume 11, Plate 960, 1876 (colour litho) by Hexamer, Ernest (1827-1912); Free Library of Philadelphia; eFree Library of Philadelphia; Map Collection

Compass with a scene of surveying (engraving)
XJF412211 Compass with a scene of surveying (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

An Illustration from Sebastian Munsters Rudimenta Mathematica
XJF412210 An Illustration from Sebastian Munsters Rudimenta Mathematica, 1551 (engraving) by Swiss School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Plan of part of Kensington Gardens, London, from a survey made in 1729 (engraving)
606719 Plan of part of Kensington Gardens, London, from a survey made in 1729 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of part of Kensington Gardens)

Map of Philadelphia Lead Works, 1889 (colour litho)
694069 Map of Philadelphia Lead Works, 1889 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: John T. Lewis & Bros)

The Tower, from a survey made in 1597 by W Haiward and J Gascoyne (engraving)
3636291 The Tower, from a survey made in 1597 by W Haiward and J Gascoyne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tower)

Major Sir Neil Campbell, 1819 (oil on canvas)
1268460 Major Sir Neil Campbell, 1819 (oil on canvas) by Pingret, Edouard (1788-1875); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Known as The man who let Boney go)

The Ruins of the Principal Church at Paysandu 1865
The church at Paysandu was extremely damaged during the Siege of Paysandu during the Paraguayan War, which lasted over a month of Brazilian-Colorado troops blockading

Ordnance Survey one-inch map of the Chilterns

Map of the County of New York, showing the wards and police precincts
1079266 Map of the County of New York, showing the wards and police precincts, and location of station houses. 1870 (black and colour ink on paper backed with cloth) by American School

The Merchants Association transportation map, 1906 (black and colour ink on paper
1079259 The Merchants Association transportation map, 1906 (black and colour ink on paper, backed with cloth) by American School

Map of the city of New York, showing its political divisions and subdivisions
1079252 Map of the city of New York, showing its political divisions and subdivisions, 1870 (black ink with colour wash additions on paper, backed with cloth) by American School

A Geological Map [of] Manhattan Island of New York, 1842
1079231 A Geological Map [of] Manhattan Island of New York, 1842 (hand-coloured lithograph mounted on paper) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Map of the Croton water pipes with the stop cocks / alith. of N. Currier. ca
1079226 Map of the Croton water pipes with the stop cocks /Alith. of N. Currier. ca. 1850 (litho) by American School, (19th century); 33x27 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

The Domesday Book, a record of the resources and taxable values of the boroughs and manors of England, extract from the Great Domesday Book Date: circa 1085

The Field Survey Battallion, by Ellis Martin
The Field Survey Battallion, design for a stained glass memorial window by Ellis Martin. Depicting three Royal Engineers at work in a trench. 1921

Map of Boundaries of the Fire Department of the City of New York
1079261 Map of Boundaries of the Fire Department of the City of New York. 1871 (black and colour ink on paper backed with paper.) by American School

Volume 14, Rancocas Chemical Works, Hexamer General Surveys, Burlington, New Jersey
930476 Volume 14, Rancocas Chemical Works, Hexamer General Surveys, Burlington, New Jersey, 1878 (colour litho) by Hexamer

Map of Lower New York State and surrounding areas, c. 1775 (litho)
696111 Map of Lower New York State and surrounding areas, c.1775 (litho) by Montresor, John (1736-99); 76.2x97.8 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Civitas Londinium, from the original survey in the Guildhall Library, from the reign of Queen Elizabeth (engraving)
602613 Civitas Londinium, from the original survey in the Guildhall Library, from the reign of Queen Elizabeth (engraving) by Agas

Scotts Map of the Consolidated City of Philadelphia, 1856 (hand-coloured engraving)
486274 Scotts Map of the Consolidated City of Philadelphia, 1856 (hand-coloured engraving) by Scott, James (19th century); 108x81 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; eFree Library of Philadelphia; Map

Survey of a new mining site (chromolitho)
2788900 Survey of a new mining site (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Survey of a new mining site)

Extreme Peril of the "Castor s"Launch, sent to survey the Birkenhead Rock (engraving)
1618502 Extreme Peril of the " Castor s" Launch, sent to survey the Birkenhead Rock (engraving) by English School

Raft used for Survey of Foundations (engraving)
6016226 Raft used for Survey of Foundations (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raft used for Survey of Foundations)

Page 4 View of Porto Santo extending from NNW to WBW distant 5 miles
5670255 Page 4 View of Porto Santo extending from NNW to WBW distant 5 miles, 1768-75 (pen & ink and wash) by Hodges, William (1744-97); Mitchell Library

Page 25b / a Map and profile of Palmerston Island, 1768-75 (pen & ink and w / c)
5670283 Page 25b/a Map and profile of Palmerston Island, 1768-75 (pen & ink and w/c) by Hodges, William (1744-97); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Original Sketches)

Turkish man (illustration)
5669490 Turkish man (illustration) by Nicolay, Nicolas de (1517-83); (add.info.: Turkish man, from Quatre premiers livres des navigations, 1598, by Nicolas de Nicolay, (1517A-1583)

A British Surveying Ship in the South Pacific Greeted by Islanders in Outrigger Canoes, c
CH5071 A British Surveying Ship in the South Pacific Greeted by Islanders in Outrigger Canoes, c.1840 (oil on canvas) by Carmichael

Plan of Westminster, from Nordens survey, taken in Queen Elizabeths Reign, 1593 (engraving)
3636580 Plan of Westminster, from Nordens survey, taken in Queen Elizabeths Reign, 1593 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of Westminster)

Among the many new applications that lie ahead for airplanes in peacetime... (colour litho)
2808832 Among the many new applications that lie ahead for airplanes in peacetime... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Billingsgate, Tom and Bob taking a survey after a nights spree (coloured engraving)
582208 Billingsgate, Tom and Bob taking a survey after a nights spree (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Billingsgate)

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"Unveiling the Past: A Journey through Time with Historical Surveys" Step into a world of captivating history as we delve into the fascinating realm of surveys. From ancient maps to intricate engravings, these snapshots from the past offer glimpses into bygone eras and forgotten landscapes. Transport yourself to 1797 Dublin with the "Map of the City of Dublin, " where every street corner holds secrets waiting to be discovered. Or explore the British Islands through a "Geological Map, " revealing nature's hidden treasures beneath our feet. Marvel at an "Exact Delineation" of London and Westminster, capturing the essence of bustling streets and vibrant suburbs in an enchanting engraving. Travel back in time to Hong Kong's vibrant streetscape in the 1890s, immersing yourself in its rich cultural tapestry. Witness Cornwall's industrial heritage unfold before your eyes with images showcasing surface buildings from Basset Mines or Halwill Barton. These snapshots transport us to pivotal moments that shaped communities and industries alike. Discover Cowden Furnace's layout within Kent, unraveling its historical significance piece by piece. Immerse yourself further into England's past with Nottinghamshire's entry from The Domesday Book or Surrey’s own chapter within this monumental record. Journey beyond borders as you encounter Judaism’s sacred Torah scroll case wrapped in black silk—a poignant reminder of traditions preserved across continents throughout history. Finally, gaze upon a detailed woodblock print depicting London Wall East—Smithfield area—from Civitas Londinium; it offers a glimpse into medieval city life that once thrived along these ancient fortifications. Join us on this extraordinary voyage through time as we uncover stories etched onto parchment and engraved within our collective memory—the surveyors' legacy forever imprinted on our world.