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One-inch map of Ireland. Second edition. Scale 1:63,360, 1899 - 1954

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/3296/Maps/Maps.KGM 23.

Scope and Contents

Maps.KGM 23.A = Ordnance Survey issues ; Maps.KGM 23.B = Ordnance Survey of Ireland issues, from 1922. 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: 1899 - 1954

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 12:06:17+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

Contact:
Cambridge University Library
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Cambridge CB3 9DR United Kingdom