Description

Published by Charles Knight for the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, London, c.1850

A very detailed map of southern Mexico and Central America. Town, ports, rivers, lakes and volcanoes are indicated. The Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge was founded in 1828 in London. It’s mission was to bring scientific and educational information to the masses by way of publishing inexpensive publications such as Sixpenny Treatises, Penny Cyclopaedias and maps.

Map Condition: Some minor creases and a few chips to margins otherwise very good  Map Type: Steelplate engraved map with hand colouring in outline

Stock No: 1446
Cartographer: [S.D.U.K.] Walker, J & C.
Year: c.1850

Height (in):12-1/2″-31.75 cm.

Width (in): 15″-38.1 cm.