Delhi India 1920's litho small nice detailed color city plan map

Delhi and Environs

(India- city plan- urban layouts- English Rule- Colonialism)

Issued c.1920-25, London for Murray

Fine and attractive original old 20th century lithographed city plan.

Charming small map, very detailed, capturing the urban layout of the city as it existed almost 100 years ago. Beautifully executed printing technique, superb color tones lend the map a lovely soft visual feeling unlike modern maps.

A picture is worth a thousand words. The photos are a major part of the item description. Please examine them closely, as what you see is what we will send you.

[note: we grade conservatively and always seek to disclose any noteworthy flaws.].

Map remains well preserved. Some light age wear or surface spotting/ soiling which is visible within the scan. Paper and image remains overall clean & sound, map will look nice once displayed.

Old maps & prints often display small minor repairs on the back, could have uneven blank margins, might have extraneous fold-lines or other small minor age flaws which do not detract from the visual appeal or value. Condition is carefully considered in arriving at our price.

Great old vintage antique map entirely worthy of hanging for display.

A cartographic depiction captured in a manner entirely unique to this era.

Original fold-lines as issued.

Sheet measures c.  9 3/4" H x  7" W.

Printed area measures c. 8 1/4" H x  6 1/4" W

[R7072]