"Geographia" Map of Lancashire & Yorkshire, Alexander Gross

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"Geographia" Map of Lancashire & Yorkshire, Alexander Gross

Name: "Geographia" Map of Lancashire & Yorkshire, Alexander Gross
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 5698
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Publication: London, "Geographia" Ltd., [c. 1920]

Formatting: Small 8vo, folding map mounted on linen.

Condition Report: Good. The limp green cloth binding remains structurally sound but exhibits noticeable dampstaining, mottling, and discolouration, particularly across both the front and rear panels, alongside general rubbing and minor edge-wear to the extremities. The gilt titling to the upper cover reading "GEOGRAPHIA MAP OF LANCASHIRE & YORKSHIRE" remains entirely legible, albeit slightly dimmed by the external weathering. Internally, the linen-backed folding map remains firmly adhered to the binding and is surprisingly bright and well-preserved. It displays vivid coloration, showing only the expected mild creasing at the fold intersections and occasional faint scattered spotting. A solid, functional copy despite the heavily weathered exterior.

Catalogue Note: This early twentieth-century linen-backed folding map offers a highly detailed cartographic snapshot of Lancashire and Yorkshire, produced under the renowned "Geographia" imprint.

While undated by the publisher, the inside front flap bears an early ownership inscription in pencil reading, "June 15th 1922 / F. H. Bottomley / 8 Tower Rd / Nab Wood / Shipley", effectively establishing a firm timeline of 1922 or earlier for this particular printing. The signature provides a pleasing local provenance, tracing the map directly back to a contemporary resident of Shipley, West Yorkshire.

Linen-backed "Geographia" maps from this interwar period were utilitarian objects heavily used by early motorists, cyclists, and ramblers. Surviving copies, especially those where the internal map remains in such crisp, unbroken condition despite heavy external wear, are uncommon on the open market.

Produced during the golden age of early British motoring and railway tourism, this striking "Geographia" folding map of Lancashire and Yorkshire provides a meticulously detailed window into the industrial and rural landscapes of early 1920s Northern England. Mounted on durable linen for rigorous field use, its vividly coloured cartography remains a charming historical artefact for collectors, local historians, and geography enthusiasts alike.

Book Condition: Good

Book Authors: Alexander Gross

Book Publisher: "Geographia" Ltd.

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Maps & Manuscripts

Genre: Geography

Book edition:

Signed: No

Book Pages: 1

Book Publication Year: 1920

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Limp Cloth

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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