North-west India, decorative antique map. Mason & Payne c1887

by Mason & Payne.

Bengal, North West Provinces, Central Provinces, Bandelkand States and British Territories shown, with coloured political divisions surrounded by red pen and geography highlighted by hachures for mountain ranges. Canals, Telegraph Lines, Lighthouses, Forests and Railways are all shown.

Mason & Payne acquired engraved map plates from Letts & Co., who had acquired printing plates from the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. Mason & Payne's printing plates were acquired in 1889 by E.C. Hutchinson & Co. - also in London. It was much quicker to adapt and update another company's plates rather than start from scratch...

Water mark in left margin and age-discolouration of paper but  the map is in good condition. Page measures 355 x 415mm (14 x 16 3/8 inches). The page is complete, with wide margins around the border, as issued.