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Philadelphia 1844

Philadelphia, an original antique map by S.D.U.K., published in London, 1844. Steel plate, uncoloured. Map size 30 x 38 cm, overall mounted size 53 x 45 cm.A detailed map of Philadelphia published by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. The Society was founded by John, Earl Russell, and Henry Brougham, later Lord Chancellor of England in 1827. The Society's main purpose was to encourage universal literacy by publishing numbers of books of good quality that would be affordable to all. These town plans were published in perhaps the grandest of the Society's publications - their atlas entitled Maps Of The Society For The Diffusion Of Useful Knowledge, first issued by Baldwin and Cradock, and then re-issued by other publishers, including Chapman and Hall and latterly
Edward Stanford. This map includes a vignette view of The United States Bank and of the Exchange. Antique maps from various original publishers are presented on the Stanford
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Philadelphia, an original antique map by S.D.U.K., published in London, 1844. Steel plate, uncoloured. Map size 30 x 38 cm, overall mounted size 53 x 45 cm.A detailed map of Philadelphia published by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. The Society was founded by John, Earl Russell, & Henry Brougham, later Lord Chancellor of England in 1827. The Society's main purpose was to encourage universal literacy by publishing numbers of books of good quality that would be affordable to all. These town plans were published in perhaps the grandest of the Society's publications
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a vignette view of The United States Bank & of the Exchange. Antique maps from various original publishers are presented on the Stanford

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Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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