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Henry Sharbau / Royal Geographical Society

Title

Map of Tibet illustrating the journey of General Prejevalsky

Publication Place / Date

London / 1887

Image Dimensions

18.25 x 14.25 inches

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Condition

VG+

Stock# 106215

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Description

This map, created by Henry Sharbau and lithographed by Edward Weller, illustrates the routes taken by General Nikolay Przhevalsky during his expeditions to Tibet in the years 1879-1880 and 1884-1885. The routes are marked in red and green respectively.

The map includes a detailed representation of the topography, featuring mountain ranges, rivers, and other significant landmarks within the region. An explanation of Tibetan and Mongolian names is also provided, aiding in the understanding of local geography. The map was published for the Proceedings of the Royal Geographical Society in 1887.

Sharbau's obituary alludes to his 1894 map of Tibet, also produced for the Royal Geographical Society, being one of his most significant works. We have previously handled an example of that edition in 2021, but Sharbau was responsible for a series of maps of the region from the 1880s up to the year of his death, 1904. See the example digitized by the Library of Congress for a comparison.

Condition Description

Color lithograph on thin wove paper.

Reference

“Obituary: Henry Sharbau.” The Geographical Journal 24, no. 1 (1904): 106–7.

Henry Sharbau Biography

Henry Sharbau, born in Lübeck, North Germany, in 1822, was a distinguished cartographer whose contributions spanned the last half of the 19th century. He began his career with the Ordnance Survey of Scotland and later worked on Admiralty Surveys in the Hebrides and western lochs. By 1865, Sharbau served as a temporary assistant in the Hydrographic Office, a position he held until 1874, before becoming a British subject.

Sharbau's expertise took him to Japan, where he engaged in survey work for the Japanese Government for two years. Upon returning, he worked for the Home Office, the Admiralty, and in Stanford’s establishment. In 1881, he joined the Royal Geographical Society (RGS) as chief draughtsman, where he meticulously worked on cartographic material brought by travelers.

One of his notable achievements was the map of Tibet, supervised by General Walker and published by the RGS in 1894. Sharbau was recognized for his precise and conscientious character, and his maps were renowned for their artistic finish. He passed away in 1904, leaving behind a legacy that is still respected in cartographic circles.