Topography Collection (#100)

Resolution Bay, Marquesas Island (engraving)
1616767 Resolution Bay, Marquesas Island (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Resolution Bay, Marquesas Island)

On the Way to Klondike, Skagway Town, from the Head of the Lynn Canal, showing the White Pass in October 1897 (litho)
1615061 On the Way to Klondike, Skagway Town, from the Head of the Lynn Canal, showing the White Pass in October 1897 (litho) by English School

A Manx Land Ramble (engraving)
1614865 A Manx Land Ramble (engraving) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Manx Land Ramble. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 23 April 1892)

The War between Servia and Bulgaria, the Dragoman Pass (engraving)
1614480 The War between Servia and Bulgaria, the Dragoman Pass (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War between Servia and Bulgaria)

The Bolan Pass Road, Transport Carts carrying Stores to Quetta (engraving)
1614224 The Bolan Pass Road, Transport Carts carrying Stores to Quetta (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bolan Pass Road)

Plate-Laying on the Bolan Pass Railway (engraving)
1614191 Plate-Laying on the Bolan Pass Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plate-Laying on the Bolan Pass Railway)

The Spanish-American War, Views of Matanzas, Cuba (engraving)
1615568 The Spanish-American War, Views of Matanzas, Cuba (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spanish-American War, Views of Matanzas, Cuba)

Bird s-Eye View of Defences of the Sherpore Cantonment, showing Positions of the Troops in Garrison (engraving)
1613890 Bird s-Eye View of Defences of the Sherpore Cantonment, showing Positions of the Troops in Garrison (engraving) by English School

The Afghan War, the Chunari Pass through the Khoord Cabul Range (engraving)
1613837 The Afghan War, the Chunari Pass through the Khoord Cabul Range (engraving) by Read, Samuel (1816-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan War)

Scindias Fortress of Gwalior, Central India (engraving)
1614400 Scindias Fortress of Gwalior, Central India (engraving) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scindias Fortress of Gwalior, Central India)

Sketches in Burmah (engraving)
1614395 Sketches in Burmah (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Burmah. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 5 December 1885)

Caves under the Pheel Khana Tope, Valley of Jellalabad (engraving)
1614256 Caves under the Pheel Khana Tope, Valley of Jellalabad (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caves under the Pheel Khana Tope, Valley of Jellalabad)

Lugano and the Italian Lakes (engraving)
1614111 Lugano and the Italian Lakes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lugano and the Italian Lakes)

Meeting of the British Association at Dundee, the City from Balgay Hill (engraving)
1620767 Meeting of the British Association at Dundee, the City from Balgay Hill (engraving) by Read, Samuel (1816-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Meeting of the British Association at Dundee)

Volunteer Review at Sefton Park, Liverpool, on Saturday Last (engraving)
1620755 Volunteer Review at Sefton Park, Liverpool, on Saturday Last (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Volunteer Review at Sefton Park, Liverpool)

The British Expedition to Abyssinia (engraving)
1620673 The British Expedition to Abyssinia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Expedition to Abyssinia)

Mandalay, the Capital of Upper Burmah (engraving)
1620526 Mandalay, the Capital of Upper Burmah (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mandalay, the Capital of Upper Burmah)

View of Point Levi, from the Battlements of Quebec (engraving)
1620212 View of Point Levi, from the Battlements of Quebec (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Point Levi, from the Battlements of Quebec)

The Preston Guild Festival, Sketches of Preston (engraving)
1622028 The Preston Guild Festival, Sketches of Preston (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Preston Guild Festival, Sketches of Preston)

Bristol (engraving)
1621806 Bristol (engraving) by Read, Samuel (1816-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bristol. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 20 July 1878)

Brigham Young (engraving)
1619916 Brigham Young (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brigham Young. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 16 November 1861)

View of the Chesil Bank, from Portland Heights (engraving)
1619837 View of the Chesil Bank, from Portland Heights (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of the Chesil Bank, from Portland Heights)

The War in America, the Chain-Bridge across the Potomac above Georgetown, looking towards the Virginia Shore (engraving)
1619829 The War in America, the Chain-Bridge across the Potomac above Georgetown, looking towards the Virginia Shore (engraving) by English School

The Austrians in Bosnia (engraving)
1621586 The Austrians in Bosnia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Austrians in Bosnia. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 19 October 1878)

The Civil War in America, View of Yorktown, Virginia, from the Old Nelson House (engraving)
1619813 The Civil War in America, View of Yorktown, Virginia, from the Old Nelson House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Civil War in America)

The Bala Hissar and City of Cabul, from the Upper Part of the Citadel (engraving)
1621571 The Bala Hissar and City of Cabul, from the Upper Part of the Citadel (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Harrington (fl.1842-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fort of Ali Musjid, Khyber Pass, where the British Mission to Cabul was turned back (engraving)
1621559 Fort of Ali Musjid, Khyber Pass, where the British Mission to Cabul was turned back (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fort of Ali Musjid)

General View of Sydney, New South Wales (engraving)
1619732 General View of Sydney, New South Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General View of Sydney, New South Wales)

Brolio, the Ancestral Seat of the Ricasoli Family (engraving)
1619667 Brolio, the Ancestral Seat of the Ricasoli Family (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brolio, the Ancestral Seat of the Ricasoli Family)

Sketches from Madagascar (engraving)
1619526 Sketches from Madagascar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches from Madagascar)

The Ionian Islands, Corfu, from the One-Gun Battery (engraving)
1619513 The Ionian Islands, Corfu, from the One-Gun Battery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ionian Islands, Corfu, from the One-Gun Battery)

The Gold Coast and Ashantee War (engraving)
1621107 The Gold Coast and Ashantee War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gold Coast and Ashantee War)

The Transvaal War (litho)
1592799 The Transvaal War (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal War. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 28 October 1899)

The Transvaal War, Scenes in South Africa (b / w photo)
1592775 The Transvaal War, Scenes in South Africa (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal War, Scenes in South Africa)

The Transvaal Crisis, Characteristic Scenes in the Republics (engraving)
1592679 The Transvaal Crisis, Characteristic Scenes in the Republics (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal Crisis)

The Transvaal Crisis, Scenes in the South African Republic (litho)
1592622 The Transvaal Crisis, Scenes in the South African Republic (litho) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal Crisis)

Encampment of Naturalists in the Marriaqua Valley, St Vincent (engraving)
1594345 Encampment of Naturalists in the Marriaqua Valley, St Vincent (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Encampment of Naturalists in the Marriaqua Valley)

The New Extension of Hampstead-Heath, the East Park Estate and Parliament Hill Fields (engraving)
1595779 The New Extension of Hampstead-Heath, the East Park Estate and Parliament Hill Fields (engraving) by Boot, William Henry James (1848-1918) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Valley of San Roque, on the Road to Tafira, Grand Canary (litho)
1596921 Valley of San Roque, on the Road to Tafira, Grand Canary (litho) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Valley of San Roque, on the Road to Tafira)

Sketches in the "Saxon Switzerland, "on the Elbe, above Dresden (litho)
1596819 Sketches in the " Saxon Switzerland, " on the Elbe, above Dresden (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Royat-les-Bains, Puy-de-Dome, France (engraving)
1595332 Royat-les-Bains, Puy-de-Dome, France (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royat-les-Bains, Puy-de-Dome, France)

Illustrations of "A Tour in a Phaeton through the Eastern Counties"(engraving)
1596309 Illustrations of " A Tour in a Phaeton through the Eastern Counties" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rambling Sketches, Eynsford, Kent (engraving)
1594803 Rambling Sketches, Eynsford, Kent (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rambling Sketches, Eynsford, Kent)

Nitrate Works in Chile (engraving)
1596222 Nitrate Works in Chile (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nitrate Works in Chile. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 26 October 1889)

The City of Cracow (engraving)
1594425 The City of Cracow (engraving) by Pike, William Henry (1846-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The City of Cracow. Illustration for The Pictorial Times, 5 December 1846)

The Island of Port Cros (litho)
1592577 The Island of Port Cros (litho) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Island of Port Cros)

The Projected Kashmir Railway, Views on the Route (engraving)
1592112 The Projected Kashmir Railway, Views on the Route (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Projected Kashmir Railway, Views on the Route)

"The Roof of the World, "in Central Asia (engraving)
1591961 " The Roof of the World, " in Central Asia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The Roof of the World, " in Central Asia)

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"Exploring the World's Varied Topography: From Ancient Greece to Antarctica" Embark on a captivating journey through time and space as we delve into the fascinating realm of topography. This 150 caption takes you across continents, from Cyprus to Africa, Portugal to Wales, and beyond. Let's begin our expedition with a glimpse into history - an intriguing Map of Cyprus published in 1880. Its intricate details transport us back in time, unraveling the island's rich geographical tapestry. Next, we navigate towards Africa where a Political Map unveils the diverse nations that shape this vast continent. The contours and boundaries guide us through its majestic landscapes and vibrant cultures. Venturing westward, we encounter a Map of Portugal which showcases not only its cities but also reveals hidden gems nestled within its topographical wonders. It beckons explorers to uncover its secrets. As we traverse further northwards, three Welsh women dressed in traditional costumes capture our attention. Their attire reflects both their cultural heritage and the unique topography that surrounds them. Turning our gaze towards Scotland, James Craig's 1768 map presents Edinburgh's New Town for the first time. This pioneering plan intertwines urban development with meticulous attention to topographic features – shaping one of Europe's most enchanting cities. Across the Atlantic Ocean lies Plymouth, Massachusetts - Samuel de Champlain’s map from his 1605 expedition guides us through this historic settlement site. The rugged beauty of Plymouth is etched onto this map like a testament to human resilience against nature’s challenges. Our exploration now takes an icy turn as we discover Antarctica adorned with illustrations of sea gulls, penguins, elephant seals, and shrimp amidst towering ice formations. This juxtaposition between wildlife and man-made structures highlights how humanity has left imprints even on Earth’s harshest terrains. The turquoise waters surrounding Providenciales Island in Turks & Caicos come alive on a mural map depicting Grace Bay.