Western Hemisphere by Society Diffusion Useful Knowledge (3 results)
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Published by London, 1857
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Seller: Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books, Franklin, TN, U.S.A.Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: 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".
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Published by Charles Knight, London, 1845
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Seller: Angelika C. J. Friebe Ltd. - MapWoman, Dorking, United KingdomAngelika C. J. Friebe Ltd. - MapWoman
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Used - Near fine
£ 250.00
£ 20.00 shippingShips from United Kingdom to U.S.A.Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketNo Binding. Condition: Near Fine. steel engraved map with original outline colouring; 2 sheets, each overall 41 x 35 cm; some small marginal tears, some faint foxing, slightly shaved Western hemisphere left margin, hand written annotation, o/w exc. cond.- Detailed map of the two hemispheres, published by the Society for the Diff…usion 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.
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Seller: Art Source International Inc., Boulder, CO, U.S.A.Art Source International Inc.
Contact seller5-star sellerThis finely detailed map was published in 1844 by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, a British philanthropic group. Cities, towns, regions, rivers and mountain ranges are illustrated. Copper plate engraved with original hand outline coloring. This map measures 13 inches by 13.2 inches.
