An interesting late 19th century map of Cheshire, with emphasis on the railways, which was published in Cruchley’s County Atlas of England & Wales (London: G. F. Cruchley, 1875).
George Frederick Cruchley (fl. 1823 d.1876) was an accomplished engraver and later map seller and globe maker. Originally employed by the famed Arrowsmith family, he set up business around 1844 when he acquired the stock-in-trade of the late John Cary (c.1754-1835) who had produced some of the finest maps of the 19th century. In 1863, the maps from Cary’s ‘New & Correct English’ Atlas were given a new lease of life when they republished as lithographic transfers in ‘Cruchley’s County Atlas of England & Wales’. The maps had additional information inserted, notably in the form the extensive railway network system that had been constructed by the late Victorian era. The maps were issued until 1877 after which they passed on to the publishers, Gall & Inglis.
- This is an original lithographic transfer with original hand colour.
- Printed area is approximately 26.6cms by 22cms (including imprint).
- The map is in very good condition with decent margins; centrefold, as issued. Click on image for a better view.
- The item comes displayed in a ready to frame acid free mount.
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- Guaranteed to be over 140 years old.
