1836 Map of Brazil and Guyana by SDUK

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1836 Dated Map of South America by SDUK: North Brazil, Guyana, Surinam, French Guyana
South America Sheet II: Guyana and North Brazil

This splendid authentic dated map was published for the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge by Baldwin & Cradock, 47 Paternoster Row, October 1, 1836. Engraved by J.&C. Walker.

The Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge (SDUK), which flourished for 20 years in early Victorian England, was devoted to producing high quality but cheap literature to the lower classes. The SDUK can be credited with demonstrating to a skeptical book trade the existence of a mass market and the commercial possibilities of mass production of cheap books. The Series of Maps was one of the SDUK's most successful ventures; indeed, proceeds from the maps financed many other SDUK project. The SDUK archive, located at the library of University College, London, and the basis of this research, provides a wealth of information about publishing practices of the day.

This extremely detailed authentic map of South America clearly shows coastal line, major cities, rivers, lakes, roads, native tribes, etc. Scale is given in English Miles and Portuguese Leagues. Marajó Island is called "I. Joannes". [Marajó (Portuguese Ilha De Marajó), in the Amazon River delta, is the world's largest fluvial island (i.e., one produced by sediments deposited by a stream or river).] The Amazon is called "Rio Maranon or Amazona". The city of Fortaleza is called "Clara or V. do Forte", Recife is also called Pernambuco, and Belem is called "Para or S. Maria de Belem". I can go on and on about this delightful map; it is a magnificent document and a treat for history buffs. See pictures for more details; click image to view larger version.

The map is large: engraving measures 12 1/4" x 15 1/4". Printed on strong quality paper. Hand colored outline. The map is in very good condition. There is some age toning (browning/yellowing of paper) and limited foxing (hardly noticeable). Will look great with a mat and frame.

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