Art

Detailed map showing the Hebrides or Western Isles, the Shetlands and the Orkneys or Orcades. Benevolent societies with the intention to disseminate knowledge were a distinguishing feature of the Victorian age. SDUK (the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge) was founded in 1827 by John, Earl Russell and Henry Brougham, later Lord Chancellor of England. It published books that were deemed to be of high educational worth but with an affordable price. These fine steel engravings have original hand colouring and are often embellished with vignettes and comparisons of the height of the principal buildings of the city. Steel engraving (size 32 x 37.5 cm). Original outline colour. Very good condition. In very good condition.