First published in parts between 1863 and 1868, the completed National Gazetteer went on sale from 1868. The maps, which are produced by litho transfer from an intaglio plate, are amongst the earliest to feature printed colour. There were a number of later editions (some under different titles) up to 1886. Colouring became more sophisticated on these later editions. The Scottish maps tend to cover several counties - in this case Aberdeenshire, Banffshire, Elgin, Nairn and Kincardine. This example probably dates from the issue of 1886.
A. Perrot L'Angleterre, ou Description Historique et Topographique du Royaume de la Grande-Bretagne 1824-35
The text for this French topographical work on Britain was written by George Depping, the maps being drawn by Aristide Perrot and engraved by A. Migneret. It was first published in 1824, with subsequent editions in 1828 and 1835. The maps often cover more than one county, as in this example which covers Aberdeenshire and Kincardineshire. The surrounding decorative border shows the typical produce and wares of the counties. Original outline colour.