A Delineation of the Strata of England and Wales… – the first geological map by W. Smith, 1815

Description

“A Delineation of the Strata of England and Wales with part of Scotland exhibiting the Collieries and Mines, the Marshes and Fen Lands originally overflowed by the Sea and the varieties of soil according to the variations of the Substrata, illustrated by the most descriptive names”.

First national-scale geological map of England and Wales published by William Smith in 1815 and the basis for all others.

William ‘Strata’ Smith (1769 – 1839) was an English geologist, credited with creating the first nationwide geological map. At the time his map was first published he was overlooked by the scientific community; his relatively humble education and family connections prevented him from mixing easily in learned society. Consequently, his work was plagiarised; financially ruined, he spent time in debtors’ prison. It was only much later in his life that Smith received recognition for his accomplishments, and became known as the “Father of English Geology”.

This poster is a high quality “giclee” reproduction of a restored antique original, custom-printed on Standard Single-weight Matt Coated art paper 140gsm or  Heavyweight Matt Coated art paper 230gsm (more of a thin card density), or superb Epson Matt Canvas 320gsm, according to your choice. We use the latest UltraChromeHDX pigment inks which guarantee 60 years of colour  permanence (up to 200 years fade-proof for colour prints).  This poster is suitable for mounting and framing, as well as direct display on a wall.

IMPORTANT: If you are going to frame this print we recommend art paper 230gsm or canvas 320gsm. The 140gsm art paper option makes sense if you wish to DIY-frame or to tack the poster to a wall without framing, due to it being lighter and more flexible. All three options are giclee prints of the same high quality.

POSTER PRINT QUALITY

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