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Cartographer: Henricus Hondius
Title: : A New Description of the Shyres Lothian and Linlitquo
Date: 1633 Size: 20 x 16 inches
Published: Amsterdam
Description: Beautiful map of Edinburgh and its environs (modern-day Lothian and Linlithgowshire) with a glorious dedication to King James I. French descriptive text on verso. Original hand-colour.
Map Ref: SCOT1714

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Cartographer: Jan Jansson
Title: : Provincae Lauden seu Lothien et Linlitouo
Date: 1666 Size: 23 x 18 inches
Published: Amsterdam
Description: Clydesdale to Northberwick. Edinburgh and Coast of Fife. Decorative Cartouche. Coloured.
Map Ref: SCOT1022

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Cartographer: London Magazine
Title: : A New Map of Edinburgh Shire
Date: 1768 Size: 9 x 7 inches
Published: London
Description: The historic county of Edinburghshire, now divided between Midlothian and the city of Edinburgh. Coloured.
Map Ref: SCOT1661

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Cartographer: Capt. Greenvile Collins
Title: : [Leith]
Date: 1785 Size: 22 x 18 inches
Published: London
Description: Coastal survey of the Water of Leith with a prominent plan. A large vignette of the town embellishes the map.
Map Ref: SCOT1491

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Cartographer: William Hunter
Title: : Plan of Edinburgh & Leith, Exhibiting all the Present & Intended Improvements
Date: 1828 Size: 20 x 16 inches
Published: Edinburgh
Description: Elegant and scarce map of Edinburgh published during a major period of expansion in the city. Planned developments are drawn in red, and areas proposed for development are in yellow. Original hand-colour.
Map Ref: SCOT1716

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Cartographer: SDUK
Title: : The Environs of Edinburgh
Date: 1838 Size: 16 x 12 inches
Published: London
Description: Edinburgh and its environs, including East and West Lothian. Original hand-colour.
Map Ref: SCOT1603

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Cartographer: W.S. & J.K. Milne
Title: : Pictorial Plan of Edinburgh
Date: 1845 Size: 22 x 18 inches
Published: Edinburgh
Description: Very unusual separately issued folding pictorial plan of Edinburgh. Original colour. [SL]
Map Ref: SCOT1542

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Cartographer: Archibald Fullarton
Title: : Edinburghshire or Mid Lothian
Date: c. 1860 Size: 7 x 5 inches
Published: Edinburgh & London
Description: The historic county of Edinburghshire, now divided between the city of Edinburgh and Midlothian. Parish boundaries are outlined in red. Original colour.
Map Ref: SCOT1479

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Cartographer: Letts & Son
Title: : Plan of Edinburgh
Date: 1883 Size: 17 x 14 inches
Published: London
Description: Edinburgh. City plan marking institutions, transportation routes and topographical information. Printed colour.
Map Ref: SCOT1591

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Cartographer: George Bacon
Title: : Plan of Edinburgh
Date: c. 1895 Size: 18 x 13 inches
Published: London
Description: Edinburgh. Detailed street plan of the city with with an index of streets in the right and left margins. Backed with original linen. Printed colour.
Map Ref: SCOT1720

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Cartographer: W. & A.K. Johnston
Title: : Plan of Edinburgh, Leith and Portobello with Suburbs
Date: 1909 Size: 48 x 32 inches
Published: Edinburgh
Description: Splendid folding wall map of Edinburgh in wonderful detail including the outskirts of the city in the early 20th century. Folded.
Map Ref: SCOT1581

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Cartographer: G.& J. Bartholomew
Title: : Pocket Plan of Edinburgh and Suburbs
Date: 1914 Size: 26 x 20 inches
Published: Edinburgh
Description: Vintage folding plan of Edinburgh just before the beginning of the Great War. Based on the Ordnance Survey and adapted for commercial use by Bartholomew. Printed colour. SL
Map Ref: SCOT1710

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Cartographer: George Reid
Title: : Pictorial Map of Edinburgh and Leith
Date: c. 1930 Size: 33 x 20 inches
Published: Edinburgh
Description: Colourful pictorial plan of Edinburgh designed to promote the beauty and attractions of the city. Printed colour. (SL)
Map Ref: SCOT1625

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Cartographer: G.& J. Bartholomew
Title: : City of Edinburgh Transport Map
Date: c. 1938 Size: 38 x 28 inches
Published: Edinburgh
Description: Large vintage city plan emaphasizing the transport links within Edinburgh, including tramways, buses and motor coaches. Printed colour. SL
Map Ref: SCOT1607

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