Lisbon by Society Diffusion Useful Knowledge (3 results)

Original outline colour; very light age-toning to the edges of the margins, otherwise a fine example. A Victorian detailed plan of the city, drawn by W.B.Clarke and engraved by J.Henshall, with a superb prospect view along the bottom. From the 1877 edition published by Thomas Letts for The Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge.

Condition: Fine. This originally hand-colored engraving is from "The Complete Atlas of Modern, Classical and Celestial Maps, together with Plans of the Principal Cities of the World". The work was published in 1857 by Edward Stanford for the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. --- The work is in very good to excellent condition. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. --- Paper Size ~ 14" by 16 7/8".

This is a very handsome and appealing town plan of the Portuguese capital of Lisbon. Below the river Tagus is an excellent vignette view of the city from the "Quinta da Torirnha Val de Pereiro." Above the river is the detailed plan, highlighting the old medieval city boundaries, from the more modern city, together with an inset map of the environs. Published by Charles Knight for the S.D.U.K. Size: 350 x 430 mm. Steel engraving with original outline colour. Good condition.