Geological map of the British Isles by E. Best & E. Stanford, 1893

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Geological Map of the British Isles by Edward Best, Geological Survey.

Classic folding engraved and hand-coloured geological map by Victorian geologist Edward Best; published by Edward Stanford in 1893 at Stanford’s Geographical Establishment, 26-27 Cockspur St, Charing Cross, S.W. London. Light key coloured map with good readability.

Edward Best (1824-1906) was a British geologist. He was working for the Geological Survey of Great Britain for the most of his life, being first appointed an Assistant Geologist in 1855, and until retirement in 1893.

Edward Stanford (1827-1904) was a British Victorian publisher and the founder of famous Stanford’s publishing company and map-selling shops in London and Bristol, UK. Educated in City of London School, Edward Stanford developed interest in maps while working for Mr Trelawney Saunders maps and stationary shop. In 1853 the Saunders company was dissolved and Stanford took over the business with intent to specialise in maps. At the time, British colonial expansion has created significant demand for maps, and Stanford’s Geographical Establishment soon became a leading map publisher and seller in London. Stanford’s name became prominent after he published Stanford’s Library Map of London, the most accurate map of London to date, which is still being sold, after 150 years.

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.

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Please note that our reproduction posters are made to order and every print is checked before posting. The images we use in most cases are scans of antique originals, professionally restored in order to remove the most evident stains, folds, tears and other damage. We strive to balance the restoration and saving the overall integrity and antique appearance of the original. Our restored images are unique and these prints can be purchased only from www.VictorianMaps.com.

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