British Columbia (New Caledonia), Vancouver Island: Weller 1863

Title: British Columbia (New Caledonia), Vancouver Island Author: Edward Weller Date: 1863 Medium: Hand-colored lithograph Condition: Very Good Plus - light age toning and foxing, minor creasing in margins, area of discoloration from old adhesive in right margin, issued horizontal center fold Inches: 13 1/4 x 18 7/8 [Paper] Centimeters: 33.66 x 47.94 [Paper] Product ID: 101035 Map of Vancouver and British Columbia published in Cassell & Co.'s Weekly Dispatch Atlas.  Background on Creator Edward Weller (1819–1884) was a prominent British engraver and cartographer who operated in London and was among the first to use lithography in map-making, significantly advancing the printing techniques of his field. Renowned for his detailed and artistically crafted steel plate–engraved maps, Weller contributed greatly to 19th-century geographical publishing and is particularly recognized for the clarity and accuracy of his work. He was also the nephew of map publisher Sidney H