India III Bombay Presidency. Antique map by SDUK. c1831

by SDUK

Mumbai. Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, S.D.U.K. antique map including Gurry or Gurh, Fortification, Droog Hill Fort, Poor, Town, Nuddy, River. Original map engraved by J&C Walker and published in London by Chapman & Hall, 186 Strand, March 13th 1832 under the Superintendence of SDUK.

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.

This map has slight age-related soiling, 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.