Author: WALKER, J
Title: Map of Scotland with a Plan of Edinburgh
Description: London, Baldwin and Cradock. 1834. Book, Map of Scotland with a Plan of Edinburgh published by Baldwin and Cradock London. 1834. Adapted from the Points of the Trignometrical Survey. Engraved by J & C Walker with the exception of the map of Edinburgh which was based on a plan by Laing and Forbes drawn by W Clarke and engraved by E Turrell. Four maps in total three of Scotland and one of Edinburgh. On folding linen average size 43 by 35 cm. Each map in eight sections. Very detailed maps with keys to important geographical and geological features. Heights shown by hachuring. Hand-coloured. The street map of Edinburgh includes a vignette of the castle and has a series of small engravings of major public buildings and churches along the bottom border. Folding into new marbled slipcase with original label which bears the feint residue of the original owner's signature and the date 1834 in ink (later). VG condition. Images available.

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