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One-inch Revised New Series map of England and Wales, in colour. (Sometimes referred to as New Series, Second Edition, Colour). Scale 1:63,360, 1897 - 1904

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/3296/Maps/Maps.KGM 5.

Scope and Contents

Maps.KGM 5.1 = Coloured edition, with hachures and contours. Many of these maps were stored in slip-cases made by Guy Messenger, mostly from 'Grape Nut' boxes (sometimes covered, usually with white paper and white tape or stick-back plastic), but only samples have been retained ("Grape Nuts, crunchy wheat & malted barley breakfast cereal. Stays crunchy in milk").

Dates

  • Creation: 1897 - 1904

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

This item or collection is available for consultation by researchers in the Map Room at Cambridge University Library. Contact details and Map Room opening hours can be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/collections/departments/maps/map-department-contact-details. Anyone wishing to use the collection must first acquire a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket, see https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/using-library/your-library-membership

Extent

1 collection : Paper

Language of Materials

English

Finding aid date

2019-01-30 09:43:45+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

Contact:
Cambridge University Library
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Cambridge CB3 9DR United Kingdom