Genoa by Society Diffusion Useful Knowledge (3 results)

Original outline colour; light age-toning to the edges of the margins, minor light soiling, otherwise a very good example. An early Victorian detailed plan of the city, drawn by W.B.Clarke and engraved by B.R.Davies, with inset map of the environs and a comparison of principal buildings along the bottom. From the 1844 edition published by Chapman & Hall, for The Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge.

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 B.R.Davies, with the important buildings in profile 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".