Milan (Milano)

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Original antique antique engraving, published by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge (S.D.U.K.) in London, 1832. Depicting Milan & Lombardy, this map is a fine example of 1830s European cartography. Image: 325 by 390mm (12 by 15 inches). An attractive and historically significant 19th-century map for the discerning collector. The Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge (S.D.U.K.) was a British educational society founded in 1826 under the patronage of Lord Brougham. The Society published the highly regarded 'Maps of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge' series (1830s–1840s), produced in London by Charles Knight and published by Baldwin & Cradock. Engraved by the most skilled English engravers of the period and featuring meticulous topographic detail, these maps set a new standard for popular geographic education. The S.D.U.K. maps are among the most accurate and beautifully engraved English maps of the 19th century, prized by collectors for their combination of scholarly precision and attractive appearance. This antique engraving map of Milan & Lombardy, published 1832, exemplifies the cartographic tradition of 1830s Europe. The map is engraved with careful attention to topographic detail, depicting towns, rivers, mountain ranges, and political boundaries with the precision expected of the finest cartographic productions of the period. The hand coloring highlights the geographic features and political divisions of Milan & Lombardy, making this an attractive piece for both the collector and the scholar. A fine example from Maps of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, London, sought after by collectors of antique maps of Italy, antique maps of Milan, and antique antique engravings for sale. In good condition. Colors well-preserved.

S. D. U. K. – Milan & Lombardy · Antique Engraving · Maps of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, London · 1832