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William Home Lizars: Map of Scandinavia (1841) | Historical Map Print
William Home Lizars: Map of Scandinavia (1841) | Historical Map Print
Sweden, Norway and Denmark fill this detailed atlas map of Scandinavia from 1841, accompanied by a separate inset of Iceland.
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Sweden, Norway and Denmark fill this detailed atlas map of Scandinavia from 1841, accompanied by a separate inset of Iceland.
The map was published in Edinburgh by Scottish engraver and publisher William Home Lizars. It appeared in the 1841 edition of Lizars’ Edinburgh Geographical General Atlas, a later edition of an atlas first published in 1826.
Coloured outlines distinguish political and administrative boundaries. Cities, roads, rivers, canals and mountain ranges cover the map, while hachures indicate changes in elevation. The prime meridian is measured from London, as was common on British maps before Greenwich became the internationally accepted standard.
The Iceland inset allows the island to be shown at a practical scale without reducing the detail across mainland Scandinavia. Together, the main map and inset offer a broad view of the Nordic region as it was represented by a Scottish publisher in the early Victorian period.
The David Rumsey Historical Map Collection describes the original as a “double page engraved hand colored in outline map” with relief shown by hachures.
Why this map stands out
- Detailed map of Scandinavia published in 1841
- Covers Sweden, Norway and Denmark with an inset of Iceland
- Shows cities, roads, rivers, canals and mountain ranges
- Engraved linework with hand-coloured boundary outlines
- Available framed or unframed in five sizes
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Print details
Printed after you order and produced close to you on premium 200 gsm matte paper. The paper is FSC-certified or sourced through an equivalent responsible system.
Framed prints arrive mounted and ready to hang. Expected delivery is normally 2–5 business days.
| Size | Inches |
|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm | 12 × 16 in |
| 40 × 50 cm | 16 × 20 in |
| 50 × 70 cm | 20 × 28 in |
| 60 × 90 cm | 24 × 36 in |
| 70 × 100 cm | 28 × 40 in |
FAQ
Who created the map?
The map was published by William Home Lizars, a Scottish engraver, painter and publisher based in Edinburgh.
When was this edition published?
The map comes from the 1841 edition of Lizars’ Edinburgh Geographical General Atlas.
Which countries appear on the map?
The main map covers Sweden, Norway and Denmark. Iceland appears in a separate inset.
What are hachures?
Hachures are short engraved lines used on older maps to indicate the direction and steepness of slopes.
Does the framed version arrive ready to hang?
Yes. The print is mounted in the selected frame before shipment.
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