Item #308352 New Road Map of Ireland with All the Lines of Railway, Canals &c.&c. William LIZARS.

New Road Map of Ireland with All the Lines of Railway, Canals &c.&c.

Edinburgh: Lizars, William, 1832.

Map (diptych-north and south). Engraving with original hand outline coloring. Each image measures 16.5" x 20.75", each page measures 19" x 22.5".

Beautifully detailed map of Ireland with rail and ship lines and distances. Ink manuscript pagination. Some offsetting and light stains but overall in good condition. Can be joined to form a large map.

William Home Lizars (1788--1859) was a Scottish engraver and painter based in Edinburgh. After the death of father, Daniel Lizars, he took up the family engraving business and expanded into etching and copperplate printing. This lovely map is a fine example of his work.

Binding: Unbound
Language: English

Price: $500.00

Item #308352

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