Irish Railways Transportation Telegraph Line 1882 scarce large color map

Irish Railways Transportation Telegraph Line 1882 scarce large color map

Ireland to Illustrate the Railway System of the County.

(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Europe, British Isles, Ireland, Railways, Telegraph Lines, Infrastructure, Transportation).

Issued 1882, Edinburgh by Johnston.

Very uncommon 19th century color lithographed thematic map printed on a large folio sheet. 

Thematically focused on the system within the country. A detailed key notes the rail lines then in existence.

Light overall age dustiness with some light scattered age spotting or small staining as seen in images, nothing severe or offensive, still a nice looking example with pleasing age patina.

Sheet Measures c. 19 3/4" H x 13" W.
 
Engraved Area Measures c. 17 1/2" H x 11" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1.

[R33072].