Original antique steel engraved map
Engraved by J. & C. Walker
Published by The Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, London, 1874
With original hand-colouring
The Society of The Diffusion of Useful Knowledge was founded by Lord Brougham an advocate of liberal policies, including the abolition of the slave trade to further the education of the lower and middle classes.
The publication was not originally successful and was wound up in 1848. However the rights were acquired by a succession of publishers who modified the plates with latter editions.
Cradock and Baldwin 1829 – 1832
Chapman and Hall 1844
C.Knight 1844 – 1852
G. Cox 1852 - 1853
Edward Stanford 1857 – 1874
