• presentation of the map reproduction without a frame
  • detail of the map from the centre
  • detail of the map from the centre left
  • detail of the map from the top left corner
  • detail of the map from the bottom left corner
  • detail of the map from the top right corner
  • detail of the map from the bottom right corner
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Old city plan of Glasgow, 1860

SKU:  194894

Old city plan of Glasgow, 1860

€58,00 EUR
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Published in 1860 by the esteemed British cartographer Edward Weller, The Environs of Glasgow is a detailed and finely engraved map depicting Glasgow and its surrounding areas during the height of the Industrial Revolution. As one of the leading mapmakers of the 19th century, Weller was known for his precision and clarity, and this map exemplifies his meticulous approach to cartography.

The map captures the rapid urban expansion of Glasgow, which was emerging as a major center of industry, commerce, and transportation. The city's extensive railway network, roads, and the River Clyde, which played a crucial role in shipbuilding and trade, are all prominently featured. Surrounding towns, villages, and notable landmarks are labeled, providing insight into the geographical and economic landscape of the time.

Rendered with delicate linework and detailed topographical elements, the map offers a glimpse into the city’s industrial and infrastructural development. Factories, mills, and docks, essential to Glasgow’s booming economy, are identified, reflecting the city's transformation into the “Second City of the British Empire.”

This map was part of Weller’s series of steel-engraved maps for The Weekly Dispatch Atlas, a publication that provided readers with highly detailed maps of cities and regions across the United Kingdom and beyond. His use of lithographic printing allowed for highly legible and accurate cartographic representations, making his maps both practical and visually appealing.

Today, The Environs of Glasgow is a valuable historical artifact, offering a fascinating perspective on 19th-century Glasgow at a time of immense growth and modernization. It remains an important reference for historians, collectors, and map enthusiasts interested in the city's industrial past.

Materials

Cotton canvas, matte photo paper, fine art paper, pigmented inks.

  • The canvas it's 99 % cotton, 450 gr/sqm;
  • The matte photo paper it's acid-free (archival paper), 190 gr/sqm;
  • The fine art photo paper it's satinated (semi-glossy), 140 gr/sqm.

Shipping & Returns

Dispatching time: 1-2 days.

* AirMail option: The orders will be sent by priority registered mail, usually via client National Post (USPS, Canada Post, Royal Mail, LaPoste, Deutsche Post, PostNL, etc). The delivery times are not guaranteed, sometimes it will take longer and these are beyond our control. Tracking number will be provided. Clients from US and Canada cannot track the parcels as the tracking numbers are not rolled in USPS and Canada Post systems.

* UPS standard: The orders will be sent with UPS expedited option. The delivery time it's between 5-11 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

* UPS express: : The orders will be sent with UPS express saver. The delivery time it's between 4-7 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

Framing tips

Both type of materials, paper and canvas prints come rolled and will be need to be taken to your local framers.

The image it's printed with a border of 0.6 " (1.5 cm), for framing purposes only.

If you have already a frame, be sure you send us the exact size of the print that will fit inside the frame. We're printing on vectorial plotters so the size could slightly be more or less with 0.4" (1 cm).

If you plan to have the canvas print stretched on wooden frame, you'll need additional border, so please let us know after placing the order.

The images above was cropped from the image at the biggest size available (keeping the best quality and aspect /ratio), so, for good details please choose biggest dimensions that will suit your preferences / space.

Care Instructions

The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.

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