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William Smith, A Delineation of the Strata of England and Wales, with Part of Scotland, 1815.
Art Fair
Daniel Crouch Rare Books at London Map Fair
6 Jun 2015 – 7 Jun 2015
Address
- 1 Kensington Gore
- (Exhibition Road Entrance)
- London
- SW7 2AR
- United Kingdom
Travel Information
- Tube: South Kensington
Daniel Crouch Rare Books will be exhibiting at the largest Map Fair in Europe which takes place at the Royal Geographical Society.
About
Among the highlights the gallery will be presenting are 'The Map That Changed the World' an 1815 edtion of Wiliam Smiths first geological map of the British Isles and a 'Bue' map of China, an extraordinarily rare cartographic document based on research originally presented to Qianlong emperor by Huang Qianren (fl. 1760-70) in 1767, showing China at the height of the Qing Empire.
This event brings together around 40 of the leading national and international antiquarian map dealers as well as hundreds of visiting dealers, collectors, curators and map aficionados from all parts of the world. A very large selection of Original Antique Maps will be available for sale, ranging in age from the 15th C. to the 20th C., covering all parts of the world and priced to suit all pockets: from £10 to £100,000.
