Two antique geological contiguous maps, displaying the Isle of Man and North Cumberland in the first map, and the Lake District comprising Westmorland and parts of Cumberland & Lancashire in the second

Two antique geological contiguous maps, displaying the Isle of Man and North Cumberland in the first map, and the Lake District comprising Westmorland and parts of Cumberland & Lancashire in the second, drawn and engraved by John Emslie, taken from "Stanford's Geological Atlas of Great Britain (and Ireland)", edited by Horace B. Woodward. London: Edward Stanford, 12, 13, & 14, Long Acre, W.C. Four editions published between 1904-1925. Hand-coloured lithographs. Contain scale in English miles, compass pointing north, Index to New Series 1" Ordnance, and notes on geological details and fossil finds. Measures around 9 7/8" x 7 3/8" (251mm x 188mm). Plates no. 7 & 8. The maps each contain a central vertical fold. There are signs of wear. Minor scuffing and other marking, a little light browning along fold lines but overall very clean. See pictures for further information. 1904-1925.