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Framed Print of William Smith's geological map of 1815, called A Delineation of the Strata of England and Wales, with part of Scotland. It was the first geological map of this type
BL3297681 William Smith's geological map of 1815, called A Delineation of the Strata of England and Wales, with part of Scotland. It was the first geological map of this type.; British Library, London, UK; (add.info.: A delineation of the Strata of England and Wales, with part of Scotland; exhibiting the Collieries and Mines, the Marshes and Fen Lands originally overflowed by the sea, and the varieties of Soil... By W. Smith. (Geological Table of British Organized Fossils.--Memoir. pp. 51.). British statute miles, 30[ = 155 mm]
Author: Smith, William / Illustrator: Smith, William
London: J. Cary, 1815.
Source/Shelfmark: Maps.*1180.(20)
1800 x 2576 mm.; British statute miles, 30[ = 155 mm].); From the British Library archive.
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British Library Maps , Cartography History UK , British Isles Cartographic History , William Smith Geological Map , Geological Map 1815 , First Geological Map England Wales Scotland , Geological Strata Mapping Britain , Science Events In Britain 2015 , Map Of Great Britain Geology
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Discover the fascinating history of geology with our Framed Prints from the Media Storehouse range. This beautifully crafted piece shows William Smith's groundbreaking 1815 geological map, a pioneering work that laid the foundation for modern understanding of England and Wales' strata. A testament to human curiosity and innovation, this print is not only a striking addition to any room but also a reminder of the incredible progress made in scientific discovery.
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.3cm x 24.4cm (6.8" x 9.6")
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