1860 Philips Folding or Pocket Map of England & Wales

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Title:    Philips’ Travelling Map of England

Description:    This is an impressive folding pocket map of England and Wales by the venerable English map publishing firm Philips. Formally titled, “Philips’ Travelling Map of England”. Produced under the editorial management of Professor William Hughes (1817-1876). Presented on 30 beautifully hand colored panels mounted on linen.

Date:    1860

References:    None found.

Cartographer:    George Philip (1800-1882) founded his map publishing firm in Liverpool, England, in 1832. The firm, which still exists, is became one of England’s most prominent publishing houses. In 1902 Philip established the London Geographical Institute, a factory where he embraced modern printing techniques to produce thousands of economically and high quality maps.Click here for a list of rare maps from George Philip.

Size:   Printed area measures 31 x 25 inches (78.74 x 63.5 centimeters)

Condition:    Very good condition. Disected and mountedon linen.

Code:   England-phillips-1860 (Necessary for phone inquiries: 646-320-8650)