Within Australia
All orders ship freewithin Australia
Rest of the World
Orders over A$300
ship free worldwide
C1859
The World on Mercator’s Projection
Mapmaker:
J & .C. Walker
Very detailed and finely engraved world map on two sheets, with full original hand colouring. Published by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge.
Sold
Free Shipping
See Shipping page for Terms & Conditions
Details
Full Title:
The World on Mercator’s Projection
Date:
C1859
Mapmaker:
J & .C. Walker
Condition:
In good condition, two sheets joined.
Technique:
Copper engraving with original hand colouring
Image Size:
670mm
x 395mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1859
Description:
Very detailed and finely engraved world map on two sheets, with full original hand colouring. Published by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge.
Mapmaker:
The Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge
The Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge was founded in 1826 and was a London organisation that published inexpensive but high quality maps intended to adapt scientific and similarly high-minded material for the rapidly expanding reading public. It was established mainly at the instigation of Lord Brougham with the ambition of publishing information to people who were unable to obtain formal teaching, or who preferred self-education. Particularly the town plans that were produced often included beautiful and intricate vignettes of the cityscape. Importantly, SDUK (as it is often called) recorded the latest discoveries in Australia and America at the height of the European exploration of both nations. It received quite a lot of criticism from scholars and the elite due to its progressive influence in education reform; however despite its opposition, the forward-looking ideals of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge played a meaningful part in nineteenth-century educational history.
