Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) antique map "Scotland", by J & C Walker. Offered with early colour. DATE PRINTED: This example shows the Inverness railway (1855) but not the Inverness to Dingwall (1862) , so c.1860. SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 33.5 x 40 cm, 13 x 15.75 inches (medium) plus margins with a centre fold as issued. ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Drawn and engraved by J & C Walker. PROVENANCE: Published in "This British Atlas", published by Longman Rees & Co., Paternoster Row, and J & C Walker, 9 Castle Street, Holborn TYPE: Antique steel plate engraving printed on paper. VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is blank. CONDITION: Good, suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. I offer a no questions asked return policy. AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique. RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition. POSTAGE / SHIPPING COSTS: I only charge postage for the first print ordered. There is no additional postage charge if you order more than one print. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: John and Charles were the sons of John Walker Snr who worked for Alexander Dalrymple, Hydrographer to the East India Company in 1779 and for the Admiralty in 1795. John took over as hydrographer in 1808 and when he died Sir Francis Beaufort (wind force scale) was appointed. John the younger also became hydrographer to the East India Company in 1836. He and Charles continued the family firm until 1890. Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter
Price: 24.99 GBP
Location: Marlow
End Time: 2025-01-18T16:12:10.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.32 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
Cartographer/Publisher: John and Charles Walker
Printing Technique: Lithography
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Format: Sheet Map
Type: Physical Map
Year: 1860
Date Range: 1800-1899
Country/Region: Scotland
Era: 1800s
