Geological map of The British Isles - an engraved hand-coloured folding map by A. C. Ramsay, E. Stanford, 1878 art print poster canvas gift

Geological map of The British Isles - an engraved hand-coloured folding map by A. C. Ramsay, E. Stanford, 1878 art print poster canvas gift"Geological Map of The British Isles, by Andrew C. Ramsay LL. D. F. R. S., Director General of H. M. Geological Survey." A highly detailed and exquisitely hand coloured folding geological map of the British Isles by Victorian geologists Andrew Crombie Ramsay, J. B. Jordan and Edward Best, and printed by Edward Stanford in London, in 1878 (second edition, first being in 1875). The map contains an extraordinary amount of geological, topographic and

"Geological Map of The British Isles, by Andrew C. Ramsay LL.D. F.R.S., Director General of H.M. Geological Survey."

A highly detailed and exquisitely hand-coloured folding geological map of the British Isles by Victorian geologists Andrew Crombie Ramsay, J.B. Jordan and Edward Best, and printed by Edward Stanford in London, in 1878 (second edition, first being in 1875). The map contains an extraordinary amount of geological, topographic and historical information and remains one of the finest geological maps of the British Isles. Includes Orkney, the Scilly Isles, the whole of Ireland, and the inset of Shetland.

Sir Andrew Crombie Ramsay (1814 – 1891) was a prominent Scottish geologist. He was born in Glasgow and started his career in business. A holiday interest in rock formations on Arran island led him to study geology. Ramsay was soon noticed by a famous Victorian geologist Roderick Murchison and appointed on the Geological Survey, where he served for forty years. In 1845 Ramsay became local director for Great Britain. He was chosen as a professor of geology at University College, London, and was later elected to the presidential chair of the Geological Society of London. Ramsay was known for his bold theories and often quoted as an author of the hypothesis that lakes basins could be formed by glaciers. In 1862 he became both a fellow of the Royal Society, and a member to the American Philosophical Society. In 1860 Ramsay published important book "The Old Glaciers of Switzerland and North Wales", and then "The Geology of North Wales" in 1866. In 1872 he succeeded Murchison as director-general of Geological Survey. Sir Andrew Ramsay's grave at St. Sadwrn church in Llansadwrn in Wales is marked appropriately by a large glacial erratic boulder.

This poster is a high quality "giclée" reproduction of a restored antique original, custom-printed on Standard Single-weight Matt Coated art paper 140gsm or  Heavyweight Matt Coated art paper 230gsm (more of a thin card density), or superb Epson Matt Canvas 320gsm, according to your choice. We use the latest UltraChromeHDX pigment inks which guarantee 60 years of colour  permanence (up to 200 years fade-proof for colour prints).  This poster is suitable for mounting and framing, as well as direct display on a wall.

This high-resolution, museum-grade fine art print is produced from a unique restored image. Printed on premium archival-quality art paper or canvas, it makes a striking addition to any interior as wall décor or a poster, and a memorable gift for lovers of antique and vintage maps, collectors of historic prints, historians, and explorers. Almost indistinguishable from the original Victorian engraving, it adds character and interest to a study, library, or office wall. It also makes a thoughtful gift for all occasions, including Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, and Father's or Mother's Day.