Post Map of Europe Comprehending England, France, Germany, Italy &c. with the Posts, Districts, Roads, Railways, Packet Routes, &c.

A handsome, large, folding map of Western Europe publishing during the mid-19th century. Geographically, the map covers England and Wales, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria, northern Italy (to Florence) and extending to show parts of Denmark, Hungary, Poland, Slovenia, Czechia and Croatia.

The map is particularly interesting for its early depiction of the developing European Railway network. Major roads and railway routes used for the postal routes are clearly marked and between each route a number to indication the distance between each town or city in miles. In the explanation found in the lower left of the map, a small handy table of conversions for international measurements is offered, as well as a key to the iconography used to highlight settlements, postal stations, and to indicate routes that are proposed, under construction and completed.

The cartographer Wyld has signed himself as the “Geographer to the Queen [Victoria] and HRH Prince Albert”.

Original hand colour. Slipcase included. Folded.