Map of South America
John Bartholomew and Son Ltd.
Category
Maps
Date
Unknown
Materials
Paper and linen
Measurements
889 x 666 mm
Place of origin
St James's Street
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 23736
Summary
Bartholomew's map (same series as NT23663). Folded map of South America linen backed. Front cover faded blue, black and orange lettering; MOUNTED ON CLOTH FIVE SHILLINGS / BARTHOLOMEW'S / GENERAL MAP OF / THE EDBINBURGH GEOGRAPHICAL INSTITUTE / SOUTH / AMERICA / JOHN BARTHOLOMEW and SON.LTD. / The Geographical Institute, Duncan Street, EDINBURGH. On back corner; a selection from / Messers Bartholomew's List. Details of various maps available. Address inside cover stamped in purple ink reads; SIFTON, PRAED and CO., LTD., OFFICIAL AGENTS FOR / ORDNANCE SURVEY MAPS, / 67 ST.JAMES'S STREET.SW.1. No date on map but post Panama Canal. Linen backed.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
John Bartholomew and Son Ltd., cartographer Sifton, Praed and Co Ltd, printer