Milan by Society Diffusion Useful Knowledge (4 results)

Original outline colour; light age-toning to the edges of the margins, minor spotting, otherwise a very good example. An early Victorian detailed plan of the city, drawn by W.B.Clarke and engraved by J.Henshall, with the important buildings in profile along the bottom. From the 1844 edition published by Chapman & Hall, for The Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge.

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. Charles Knight London 1832 steel engraved town plan; 32 x 38 cm; exc. cond. Very detailed town plan of Milan with sketches of important sites, published by the Society for the Diffusion for Useful Knowledge. The Society started to publish maps of the world as a compendium to the ?Library of Useful Knowledge? from 1829 onwards. Their aim was to reach a large market by keeping production costs and end prices down but , nevertheless, their maps excelled in high quality, details, accuracy and their decorative appeal. [ref: 1858 ].

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".

A delightful, detailed plan of the Italian city of Milan. Prominent public buildings are seen along the base of the plan. Size: 330 x 385 mm. Steel engraving with later hand colour.