India British Raj Railroads Famine Commission Calcutta c. 1879 scarce map

India British Raj Railroads Famine Commission Calcutta c. 1879 scarce map

India - 1879.

(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Asia, India, British India, Railroads, Famine Commission, Calcutta, Delhi, Agra, Bombay, Madras).

Issued c. 1879, United Kingdom for Stanford.

Late 19th century engraved map with original outline hand color.

Well preserved, paper is inherently somewhat brittle, some closed edge splits, nice looking example with pleasing age patina.

Original fold lines as issued.

Sheet Measures c. 9 3/4" H x 12 1/2" W.

Printed Area Measures c. 9" H x 10 1/2" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 4.

[R33410].