RARE Complete Large 1855 Scott's Map of India w Bengal & Bombay~2 part~48 x 27in

Description: We offer this large, original 1855 Map of the Peninsula of India, Comprising the whole of the Madras Presidency, and portions of the adjacent territories of Bengal and Bombay. Derived from the latest surveys and other information collected by Major F.H. Scott, The Quarter Master General ot the Madras Army and corresponding in all details with the Road Book Compiled by that officer. Madras, 1855. Scale of an inch to 24 miles. Compiled by Scott with help from the Grand Trigonometrical Survey of India, was drawn up by J.S. Harvey and engraved by J. & C. Walker. Printed to accompany Scott's Road Book. Written in the margin is: Chas. Hewetson, Colonel, 9th May, 1857. He was with the 5th Bengal Light Cavalry. Edges are soiled, chipped with some small closed tears. Oily like spots. RARE Complete 1855 Scott's Map of India w Bengal & Bombay~2 part~Large 48 x 27in Click images to enlarge Description We offer this original 1855 Map of the Peninsula of India, Comprising the whole of the Madras Presidency, and portions of the adjacent territories of Bengal and Bombay. Derived from the latest surveys and other information collected by Major F.H. Scott, The Quarter Master General ot the Madras Army and corresponding in all details with the Road Book Compiled by that officer. Madras, 1855. This is a large, hand colored map published in two sections, together measuring 48 x 27 inches (122 x 69 cm). A large and detailed map on a scale of an inch to 24 miles. (Photo of full map is last picture.) Compiled by Scott with assistance from the Grand Trigonometrical Survey of India, the map was drawn up by J.S. Harvey and engraved by J. & C. Walker. Shows mountain ranges, roads and railroads. It was printed to accompany Scott's Road Book. Usually found cut, mounted on cloth and folded in two sections. We found no other uncut examples. In the margin of each sheet, written in ink is: Chas. Hewetson, Colonel, 9th May, 1857. Hewetson was with the 5th Bengal Light Cavalry. It has been stored loosely rolled in paper. Edges are soiled, chipped with some small closed tears. Long tear and an oily stain in upper right of both sheets. Thus this complete map is in just good condition, needing some conservation. Please look at our pictures for more detail. It will be carefully rolled and shipped in a secure mailing tube. Due to its size, it seems it can only be shipped Priority International Mail overseas. We have been packing carefully and shipping promptly for more than 25 years. ************************************************************************************************************************************* International Buyers: We comply with all International and U.S. Customs regulations. Import duties, taxes and other fees, if applicable, are your responsibility. We ship worldwide. Payment Please pay within 3 days unless you are bidding on a later auction item. (An email would be helpful.) We will ship within 1 business day of receipt of payment. Shipping We ship via the US Postal Service. We ship most postcards and slim paper items First Class Letter Post protected with stiffener. (Letters are not tracked.) Books are shipped Media Mail (Economy), First Class package or Priority, your choice. Other items shipped as a First Class package also. These options include domestic tracking. International shipping costs are noted in our descriptions. We have been packing carefully and shipping promptly for more than 25 years. Terms of Sale All items are returnable within amount of time noted. Please first email us through EBAY for directions before shipping the item back to us. About Us We have been selling books, postcards, paper ephemera, photos, correspondence, stamps and other interesting items for more than 30 years. Contact Us Please contact us through EBAY with any questions. Images sell! Get Supersized Images & Free Image HostingCreate your brand with Auctiva's Customizable Templates. Attention Sellers - Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva.com. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter

Price: 500 USD

Location: Northampton, Massachusetts

End Time: 2024-11-03T23:54:07.000Z

Shipping Cost: 21.5 USD