Buy this book on-line John Bartholomew & Son, Ltd : Original Map - "Scotland"A. & C. Black, Ltd., London, England
Original color map of Scotland and a surrounding areas to the south. Map has colors of blue to represent water and light pink, which fills in the boundaries of Scotland. No date, circa 1890s. 13 3/4" x 16 1/2." Map has vertical and horizontal fold lines, which may be original. Formerly in a book, a possible folding map. Map is very clean and intact except for a few wrinkles, slight age toning, and possible clipping limited to left margin. A Very Good copy. Map shows Scotland and a few surrounding areas to the south. Cities, routes, and natural features are shown. Scale of distance in English Miles, neatline, and legend denoting "Railways," "Steamer Routes," and "Mail and Coach Routes" included. A map by John Bartholomew & Son, a mapmaking and publishing company that was founded by John Bartholomew (1805-1861) in 1826. John was succeeded by his son and grandson of the same name, John Bartholow (1831-1893) and John George Bartholomew (1860-1920). The company began as a publisher of maps and other printed materials such as checkbooks and election books. However, beginning around 1890, John Bartholomew & Son shifted its focus to maps and became well-known for its relief maps. Published by the famous publishing company, A. & C. Black, which was founded in 1807 by Adam Black (1784-1874) in Edinburgh. A. & C. Black is still in business to this day.. Map. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: No Binding Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of John Bartholomew & Son, Ltd : Original Map - "Scotland". Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including out-of-print books, livres d'occasion, livres illustrées, collectables and libri rari. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |