Price: $175.00
SKU: 1380
ARTIST: W. Clarke
PUBLISHER: Pub. By Baldwin & Cradock for the Society for Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, London.
MEDIUM: Engraving,
DATE: 1832
EDITION SIZE: Image size 12 x 15 1/4" (30.2 x 38.7 cm) plus margins.
DESCRIPTION: An interesting map showing the ruins of Old Pompeii before destruction by one of Vesuvius' eruptions. Keys identify 55 buildings and public forums. A panorama of the ruins adorns the lower edge of the map. Engraved by T. E. Nicholson.<br><br> 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, 1829-32. 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.
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CONDITION: Good condition with original outline color.
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