India II. Madras Presidency. Diffusion of Useful Knowledge c1831

by SDUK

India antique map, Published under the Superintendence of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge - with the Madras Presidency, Myasore and Carnatic (Karnataka).

Original map engraved by J&C Walker and published in London by Chapman & Hall, 186 Strand, August 1st 1831. With Gurry or Gurh, Fortification, Droog Hill Fort, Poor, Town, Nuddy, River - within an engraved cross-banded border, and with scales of British Miles and Indian Cosses (the latter being a measure of distance in India, varying from one and a quarter to two and a half English miles), geography is highlighted by hachures for mountain ranges, and contemporary pen outlining of regions. Engravers, draughtsmen and publishers, John, Alexander and Charles Walker were known as J. & C. Walker, flourished in London from 1820-1895. They published their “Royal Atlas” with several reissues, and engraved many maps and charts for the British Admiralty and the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. (S.D.U.K.)

This map has slight age-related soiling along the extremities of the page, as is to be expected, but otherwise is in good condition. Page measures 355 x 415mm (14 x 16 3/8 inches). The page is complete, with large margins around the border, as issued.