Environs Paris by Society Diffusion Useful Knowledge (3 results)

Original outline colour; light age-toning to the edges of the margins, minor water stain, otherwise a very good example. An early Victorian map of Paris and surroundings, extends from Versailles to Champigny, north to Montmorency and south to Chateny. Engraved by J & C Walker and published in the 1844 edition published by Chapman & Hall for The Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge.

A useful plan of the environs of Paris. It is interesting to note that much of the "environs" are now an integral part of suburban Paris. The map extant is from Versailles to Choisy, and from Montigny to Gonnesse and Neuilly au Marne. Published by Baldwin & Craddock for the S.D.U.K. Size: 340 x 410 mm. Steel engraving.

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".