Copperplate

S.D.U.K. : 2 items

Maps

S.D.U.K.    Source Publication Unknown 1834
£30
29 x 35cm


Scotland. The Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge (SDUK), produced a number of works to capitalise upon the growing Victorian trend for education and self-improvement. These included a number of maps, plans and topographical books and partworks. This map is one of two which show the British Isles in ancient (Roman period) times. It covers all of Scotland and the far northern part of England and Wales, giving names of iron age tribes, and Roman names for rivers and settlements where known. Original outline colour. The map was engraved by J.& C. Walker and published on behalf of the SDUK by Baldwin & Cradock. It is dated 1834.
Ref: SCT 011
 

Foreign Maps

S.D.U.K.    Source Publication Unknown 1843
£35
39 x 31cm


China. Engraved by J. & C. Walker and published by Chapman and Hall for the SDUK (Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge), this map marks Hong Kong just one year after the British took it over. Cartography of the interior is based on earlier mapping by de Halde. An unobtrusive library blind stamp to the bottom right corner.
Ref: FOR 005