The Old Print Shop

New South Wales.

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  • PUBLISHER: Published for the Society for the Diffusion of Useful KNowledge by Charles Knight, London.

  • MEDIUM: Copper engraving, hand colored,

    DATE: 1852.

  • EDITION SIZE: Image 15 1/2 x 13 3/8" (39.3 x 33.8 cm).

  • DESCRIPTION: Very detailed map, with an inset plan of Sydney. The Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, better known as SDUK, was an English enterprise devoted to spreading the most up to date cartographic information and enhancing geographical understanding and knowledge of the world. Over a period of years, the maps that the SDUK produced were issued by various publishers. The following is a breakdown. Baldwin & Craddock, 1829-36. Chapman & Hall, 1844. C. Knight, 1844-52. G. Cox, 1852-3. Stanford, 1857-70. The maps from this series are known for their fine engraving and attention to detail.

  • ADDITIONAL INFO:

  • CONDITION: Fine condition wth original outline color.

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  • CATEGORIES: Maps

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