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One-inch map of Scotland, First edition. Scale 1:63,360, 1856 - 1929

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/3296/Maps/Maps.KGM 13.

Scope and Contents

13.1 = outline edition with contours ; 13.2 = black hachured edition without contours ; G = Geological Survey of Scotland. Most of the maps were stored in large slip-cases made by Guy Messenger made out of cardboard (sometimes recycled corn-flake cereal boxes) and tape or sticky-back plastic (usually black), but only samples of these boxes have been retained.

Dates

  • Creation: 1856 - 1929

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

Originator(s)

Ordnance Survey

Finding aid date

2019-04-09 14:53:08+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

Contact:
Cambridge University Library
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Cambridge CB3 9DR United Kingdom