Italy III. S. D. U. K. Italy Steel Engraving, Hand Colored Maps of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, London 1875
Published by Baldwin & Cradock, London, 1875
- Map
- Used
Seller: Antiquariat Reinhold Berg eK Inh. R.Berg, Regensburg, GermanyAntiquariat Reinhold Berg eK Inh. R.Berg
AbeBooks seller since February 26, 2016
Condition: Used
US$ 63.21
Quantity: 1 available
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Original antique hand-colored steel engraving, published by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge (S.D.U.K.) in London, 1875. Depicting Italy, this map is a fine example of 1870s European cartography. Image: 299 by 377mm (11 by 14 inches). An attractive and historically significant 19th-century map for the discerning collector. The Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge (S.D.U.K.) was a British educational society founded in 1826 under the patronage of Lord Brougham. The Society published the highly regarded 'Maps of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge' series (1830s1840s), produced in London by Charles Knight and published by Baldwin & Cradock. Engraved by the most skilled English engravers of the period and featuring meticulous topographic detail, these maps set a new standard for popular geographic education. The S.D.U.K. maps are among the most accurate and beautifully engraved English maps of the 19th century, prized by collectors for their combination of scholarly precision and attractive appearance.Dieses Blatt zeigt die Inseln Sizilien & Malta sowie einen kleinen Teil der Stiefelspitze des Festlands von Italien. Ausserdem sind einzelne Flussläufe, Gebiergszüge sowie detaillierte Ortsangaben zu sehen. This sheet shows the islands Sicily & Malta also a little part of the boothead from the Italien mainland. Also you can see stream courses, mountain ranges and detailed place names.A fine example from Maps of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, London, sought after by collectors of antique maps of Italy, antique maps of Italy, and antique hand-colored steel engravings for sale. In good condition consistent with age. This sheet shows the islands Sicily & Malta also a little part of the boothead from the Italien mainland. Also you can see stream courses, mountain ranges and detailed place names. In excellent condition. 299 by 377mm (11 by 14 inches). 299 by 377mm (11 by 14 inches).…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- Italy III. S. D. U. K. Italy Steel Engraving, Hand Colored Maps of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, London 1875
- Author
- S. D. U. K.
- Publisher
- Baldwin & Cradock, London
- Publication year
- 1875
- Binding
- Other
- Dimensions
- 299 by 377mm (11 by 14 inches).
Antiquariat Reinhold Berg eK Inh. R.Berg
Regensburg, Germany
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We are dealers over 30 years specialized in antique maps, atlases, decorative prints and antiquarian books. Our retail premises is daily open. We are professional dealers in rare maps, atlases and fine decorative prints. We are a member of the "Verband Deutscher Antiquare" and ILAB (International League of Antiquarian Booksellers). As a member of the ILAB we guarantee our clients the authenticity of the purchased items and provide full professionality in building up and extending their collections.…
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Antiquariat Reinhold Berg eK Inh. R.Berg
Germany
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