Wyld's New Map of New Zealand
Production date
1890
Description
James Wyld I and James Wyld II were London map publishers. The London map publisher James Wyld I (1790-1836) began an association with new Zealand maps in 1834. After his death in 1836, James Wyld II (1812-1887) became the head of the firm and continued to publish New Zealand maps. The younger Wyld also introduced additional New Zealand maps from time to time until the 1860s. When James Wyld II died in 1887 interest in publishing New Zealand maps waned considerably, and by the time J.J. cooper Wyld (some of James Wyld II) sold the business to G. W. Bacon, around 1892, it is doubtful whether any New Zealand copper plates remained.
Wyld's New Map of New Zealand shows New Zealand, with details of the Port of Manoukao, Bar and Port of Hokianga River, Port Nicholoson, Southern Port Stewart Island, Plan of Dusky Bay and Plan of Victoria Bay of Islands. Also shows detail of completed railways and roads and those being constructed.
Inscribed with the title ' To the right honourable secretary of the state for the colonies. This chart of New Zealand from original surveys is respectfully dedicated by his very obedient servant Jame Wyld.’
Object detail
Folder
Map.
4 cm to 50 miles, 82 cm x 58.5 cm. Published 1890 by J. A. Wyld, 11 and 12 Charing Cross, London. Pen and ink with colour. Mounted on linen, folded with hard front and back cover.
Shows New Zealand, with details of the Port of Manoukao, Bar and Port of Hokianga River, Port Nicholoson, Southern Port Stewart Island, Plan of Dusky Bay and Plan of Victoria Bay of Islands. Also shows detail of completed railways and roads and those being constructed.
Inscribed with the title ' To the right honourable secretary of the state for the colonies. This chart of New Zealand from original surveys is respectfully dedicated by his very obedient servant Jame Wyld.’
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