1831 J & C Walker Large Antique Map of The English County of Cheshire

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Cartographer : - Walker, J& C (active 1820-95)
  • Date: - 1831
  • Size: - 15in x 12in (380mm x 300mm)
  • Ref#: - 11-2754
  • Condition: - (A) Very Good Condition

Description: This original large steel-plate engraved antique map by J & C Walker was published in the 1831 edition of Lewis Topographical Dictionary

General Definitions: Paper thickness and quality: - Heavy and stable Paper color : - off white Age of map color: - Colors used: - General color appearance: - Paper size: - 15in x 12in (380mm x 300mm) Plate size: - 14in x 10in (355mm x 255mm) Margins: - Min 1/2in (12mm)

Imperfections: Margins: - Right fold re-joined Plate area: - Right fold re-joined Verso: - Right fold re-joind

Background: Walker, J& C (active 1820-95) John Walker, Alexander Walker and Charles Walker, known collectively as J & C Walker (active 1820-95), were engravers, draughtsmen and publishers working through the 19th century. They had several offices 47 Bernard St Russel Sq (from 1830 - 1836), 3 Burleigh St Strand (from 1837 to 1840), 9 Castle St Holborn (from 1841 to 1847) and 37 Castle St Holborn (from 1848 to 1875). The firm is best known for its work in conjunction with the maps issued by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge or, as it is more commonly known, the S.D.U.K. However, they also engraved a large corpus of work for the British Admiralty , as well as issuing several important maps of India and multiple issues of the Royal Atlas. What is an Antique Map

The word Antique in the traditional sense refers to an item that is more than a hundred years old. In the past maps were sold in two forms, as a single sheet (broadsheet) or bound in an atlas or book. The majority of antique maps for sale today come from books or atlases and have survived due to the protection offered by the hardback covers.

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About US

Classical Images was founded 1998 and has built an excellent reputation for supplying high quality original antiquarian maps, historical atlases, antique books and prints. We carry an extensive inventory of antiquarian collectibles from the 15th to 19th century. Our collection typically includes rare books and decorative antique maps and prints by renowned cartographers, authors and engravers. Specific items not listed may be sourced on request. Classical Images adheres to the Codes of Ethics outlined by the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America (ABAA). We are a primarily an online based enterprise, however our inventory may be viewed by appointment. Please call or email to arrange a viewing.

  • Condition: VG
  • Date Range: 1800-1899
  • Type: World Atlas
  • Format: Atlas Map
  • Printing Technique: Steel-Plate
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Cartographer/Publisher: J & C Walker
  • Country/Region: England, Scandiniavia

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