Old Geology & Palaeontology Map of Scotland, 1854, by A.K. Johnston and Edward Forbes - Rare Fossil Wall Chart

This is a rather unusual map of Scotland's geological (rock) and palaeontological (fossil) regions. What's even more unusual is that it was created a long time ago in 1854, engraved by A.K. Johnston from the notes and recordings of Edward Forbes.

This map looks great at all sizes: 12x16 inches (31x41cm), 18x24 inches (45.5x61cm), and 24x30 inches (61x76cm), but it looks even better when printed large.

I can create beautiful, large prints of this map up to 56x70 inches (140x180cm). Pleaseget in touch if you're looking for larger, customised or different framing options.

The model in the listing images is holding the 20x16 inch (51x40.5cm) version of this map.

Please note the unframed 24x30 inch map has white edges around the map. These edges can help you with framing, or if you don’t need them they are very easy to snip off with scissors. All other maps, including the framed maps, look exactly like the listing images.

This is a lovely, highly detailed map that would look great on any wall - and it would make a lovely gift, too. A full colour map like this, particularly of this subject matter, is unusual from the 1850s.

This would make a wonderful birthday, Christmas, Father's Day, work leaving or housewarming gift for someone from Scotland and has a keen interest in geology.

This map is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. The frame is a nice, simple black frame that suits most aesthetics. Please get in touch if you'd like a different frame colour or material. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.