Stanford’s Double Hemisphere World Map Engraver(s)_Richard Parr

Stanford’s Double Hemisphere World Map Engraver(s)_Richard ParrThis double hemisphere world map was published in the second trade edition of Stanfords London Atlas. Edward Stanford (senior) acquired Arrowmsith's stock in 1874. His own version of the London Atlas, first published in 1887 and dedicated to Queen Victoria in the year of her Golden Jubilee, is considered to be his last significant work before his retirement. Later editions were revised in keeping with the latest information. Condition & Materials

from the ‘Nuovo atlante geographico universale’

such as Heliodorus' Aithiopika (1534)

Atlases in the British Library

dockyards and naval bases

The Countie of Westmorland and Kendale the cheif towne described

light wear along folds

The first volume features plans and views of the towns of the Northern provinces

with map of the Thames Estuary inset

Metropolitan Goods Conference Map of Collection & Delivery Boundary

Tower Street Ward with their [sic] divisions into Parishes according to a new survey

particularly during the ‘scramble’ for Africa

with some paper tape repairs to the verso