A Geological Map of England, Wales and Part of Scotland, Showing also the Inland Navigation by means of Rivers and Canals with their elevation in feet above the sea together with the Rail Roads and Principal Roads.

By Knipe, James [cartographer]; J. & C. Walker [publisher]
Measures: 1440mm x 1000mm. Published according to Act of Parliament by J. & C. Walker. Hand-coloured engraved folding map, dissected and mounted on linen, in 36 sections. With hand-coloured engraved 'Geological & mineralogical section from the Lands End to the German Ocean' across foot of map and hand-coloured engraved 'Geological & mineralogical section from the St. George's Channel to the German Ocean' at top right, above a hand-coloured engraved 'Explanation of the colouring', providing a geological key; engraved note on 'Metalliferous tracts of England and Wales' to lower left. An early state of James Knipe and John and Charles Walker's geological map of England, Wales and southern Scotland. Dated Dec. 18th 1835 at foot, this being one of the Walker re-issues with any mention of Knipe removed. Map housed in contemporary green cloth book-form box, gilt ruled spine with red leather title label, edges marbled. Extremities rubbed, particularly corners with some minor loss. Lower edge of map a little curled/creased. Otherwise a clean and bright example of this impressive geological map.
Published by: J. & C. Walker, No.3 Burleigh Street, Strand. Circa 1835., 1835
Vendor: Kerr & Sons Booksellers ABA