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Genoa. (Genova.) (Genes.)

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  • PUBLISHER: Published by Baldwin & Cradock, 47 Paternoster Row under the supervision of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge.

  • MEDIUM: Engraving, hand-colored,

    DATE: March 1836.

  • EDITION SIZE: Image size 12 x 14 3/4" (30.5 x 37.5 cm).

  • DESCRIPTION: A handsome plan of the city. Drawn by W.B. Clarke. Engraved and printed by B.R. Davies. A Comparison of Principal Buildings at Genoa across bottom.<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, 1829-36. 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: Good condition with original outline color.

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  • CATEGORIES: Maps

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