Geological Map of the British Isles by Edward Best, Geological Survey.
Classic folding engraved and hand-coloured geological map by Victorian geologist Edward Best; published by Edward Stanford in 1893 at Stanford's Geographical Establishment, 26-27 Cockspur St, Charing Cross, S.W. London. Light key coloured map with good readability.
Printed area (image as on the main picture) measures:
Extra Large poster 23.7x28.6 inch / 60.3x72.9 cm (approx. same sheet size) - this size is near original
Edward Best (1824-1906) was a British geologist. He was working for the Geological Survey of Great Britain for the most of his life, being first appointed an Assistant Geologist in 1855, and until retirement in 1893.
Edward Stanford (1827-1904) was a British Victorian publisher and the founder of famous Stanford's publishing company and map-selling shops in London and Bristol, UK. Educated in City of London School, Edward Stanford developed interest in maps while working for Mr Trelawney Saunders maps and stationary shop. In 1853 the Saunders company was dissolved and Stanford took over the business with intent to specialise in maps. At the time, British colonial expansion has created significant demand for maps, and Stanford's Geographical Establishment soon became a leading map publisher and seller in London. Stanford's name became prominent after he published Stanford's Library Map of London, the most accurate map of London to date, which is still being sold, after 150 years.
This poster is a high quality "giclee" reproduction of a restored antique original, custom-printed on Standard Single-weight Matt Coated art paper 140gsm ( flexible option, easier to tack directly to a wall but could also be framed). We use the latest UltraChromeHDX pigment inks which guarantee 60 years of colour permanence (up to 200 years fade-proof for colour prints).
If you are going to frame this print we recommend you to check our other listing for same print on Heavyweight Matt Coated art paper 230gsm (more of a thin card density) or superb Epson Matt Canvas 320gsm. All our giclee prints are of the same high quality.
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