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C1902
The British Empire.
Mapmaker:
John Bartholomew (1860 - 1920)
World map on Mercators projection showing the extent of the British Empire at the peak of its influence, with two insets showing Russian, Dutch, German and French possessions.
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Full Title:
The British Empire.
Date:
C1902
Mapmaker:
John Bartholomew (1860 - 1920)
Condition:
Two small spots in margin (will matt over), otherwise in godd condition, centre fold as issued.
Technique:
Colour printed engraving.
Image Size:
425mm
x 320mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1902
Description:
World map on Mercators projection showing the extent of the British Empire at the peak of its influence, with two insets showing Russian, Dutch, German and French possessions.
Mapmaker:
John George Bartholomew (1860–1920)
John George Bartholomew brought the firm to prominence. In particular, J.G. Bartholomew made the firm a publisher of its own works, rather than a producer of maps for other firms. He was the fourth John George Bartholomew of this famous map making family. He took over the business at 28 years of age became Cartographer to King George V and was founder of the Scottish Geographical Society.
