Laurie & Whittle refers to the partnership of Robert Laurie (1755?-1836) and James Whittle (1757-1818), engravers and map publishers. Both men were employed by Robert Sayer (ca. 1724-1794), one of the most prominent British publishers and map sellers of the eighteenth century. Sayer died in 1794 and his business was taken over by his assistants. The two worked together as Laurie & Whittle until 1812, when Laurie retired. They were especially known for publishing sea charts and maritime atlases. From 1812-1818, when he died, Whittle worked with Laurie’s son, Richard Holmes Laurie, as Whittle & Laurie. After 1818, the firm was known as R. H. Laurie, even though Richard died in 1858. Later, the firm was managed by Laurie’s draughtsman, Alexander George Findlay, and, later, Daniel and William Kettle.
Fine Large Map of Corsica from the late 18th Century Detailed large format map of Corsica. Includes highly detailed topographical details, including mountains, roads, rivers, bays, and other details. Text note in the lower right corner. Laurie &...
Old color example of this detailed map of Sicily by Robert Mylne, which appeared in Laurie & Whittle atlases in the 1790s. Mylne's map is a fine compilation of the most important cartographical sources of the time, including the maps of Austrian...
Detailed sea chart of the coast of India, from the mouths of the Ganges Rivers in the northeast to Point Gordeware in the south west. Includes numerous sailing channels and soundings, along with smaller islands and several profile views. One of the...
Detailed sea chart of the coast of India, from the mouths of the Ganges Rivers in the northeast to Point Gordeware in the south west. Includes numerous sailing channels and soundings, along with smaller islands and several profile views. One of the...
Detailed map of the coastal region of India centered on Madras and Fort St. George (Chennai), extending north to Erikans Lake (Pulicat Lake) and south to Cheeyer Tank and Allumparva (Cheyyur), one of a series of maps of India prepared by James Rennell...
Fine example of James Rennell's highly detailed map of northern India, based upon his survey work while Surveyor General of the East Indian Company. The map is exceptionally detailed and includes roads, towns, mountains, rivers and a host of other...
Superb large format map of India and Sri Lanka, based on the surveys of James Rennell, and published by Laurie & Whittle. The map is exceptionally detailed and includes roads, towns, mountains, rivers and a host of other details. It was one of the...
The First Modern Chart of Mumbai (Bombay) Harbor Fine example of the second edition of William Nichelson's charting of Bombay Harbor, published in 1794 by Laurie & Whittle. The second edition notes that it is "Correct by Capt. Watson". The map...
Scarce sea chart of the Straits of Bali and part of Madura, with a large inset of the Bay of Ballambouang, showing the narrow channel between the Isand of Bali and East Java. Includes extensive details and soundings. The northeastern part of Borneo is...
Detailed sea chart the southern part of Sumatra, western Java and neigbhoring islands, with a large inset of the Straits of Sunda. The present example includes some pencil notes showing sailing directions and mentioning Hendrick Rock. Includes numerous...
Scarce sea chart of Thailand, Malaysia and a portion of the Straits of Malacca, Cambodia and Vietnam, from Laurie & Whittle's East India Pilot. Includes extensive details and soundings. The northeastern part of Borneo is also shown. The focus of...
Rare sea chart of the northern portion of the Strait of Malacca, from Laurie & Whittle's East India Pilot. The chart includes rhumb lines, depths, shoals, a compass rose and a detailed inset, "Plan of Poolo Pinang, now Prince of Wales's Island,...
Double-page engraved map of Asia Minor, showing Cyprus, the eastern Mediterranean, and much of the Middle East. The map has old outline hand-color. D'Anville is credited as the source of the map. Laurie & Whittle Robert Laurie (ca. 1755-1836)...
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Fascinating engraved map of the Nile north from Aswan, with extensive labeling of the sites along the river. Laurie & Whittle credit D'Anville as the source for the map. Expeditions further down the Nile did not proceed successfully until the 19th...
Rare First State of Sayer's Map of Table Bay Scarce chart of Table Bay and the Cape of Good Hope, published by Robert Sayer. The route of the Salt River is shown entering the bay just to the east of Capetown, which is shown in detail with the fort,...
