{"product_id":"the-library-reference-atlas-of-the-world-john-bartholomew-1890-edition","title":"The Library Reference Atlas of the World, John Bartholomew — 1890 Edition","description":"\u003cp id=\"p-rc_70d3a78b26e40703-521\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1443\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1443 citation-end-1443\"\u003e London and New York, Macmillan and Co., 1890\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e Folio, unpaginated preliminary leaves, 84 double-page maps, plus general index.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_70d3a78b26e40703-505\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Good. Bound in contemporary dark green pebble-grain cloth with half-leather boards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this volume presents as a sturdy antique atlas. The binding is relatively tight, though it exhibits notable external wear; the leather corners are bumped and rubbed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the front and rear joints show moderate scuffing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The spine, featuring five raised bands and gilt-tooled compartments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, remains attractive, although the leather at the head is visibly chipped\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the gilt titling has lightly oxidised\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. All edges are gilt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the original marbled endpapers remain vibrant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Internally, the text block is highly legible. The title page displays mild, scattered foxing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Overall a well-handled and preserved copy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_70d3a78b26e40703-506\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This edition of John Bartholomew's comprehensive world atlas is a scarce and highly sought-after cornerstone of British cartography. \u003cspan class=\"citation-1442 citation-end-1442\"\u003eFeaturing 84 meticulously detailed double-page color maps\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1441 citation-end-1441\"\u003e, the work highlights Bartholomew’s renowned system of layer coloring, which revolutionised the visual representation of altitude and topography in commercial mapmaking.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Alongside a massive general index to 100,000 places\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this atlas served as a premier geographical tool of the Victorian era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_70d3a78b26e40703-507\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile devoid of personal inscriptions or institutional stamps on the primary leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the volume retains its original marbled endpapers and full gilt page edges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, indicative of a high-quality contemporary binding meant for a gentleman's library. Intact copies containing all 84 double-page maps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are becoming increasingly scarce on the open market, as many atlases from this period are frequently disbound by dealers to sell the individual plates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_70d3a78b26e40703-508\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlurb:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Library Reference Atlas of the World\u003c\/i\u003e by John Bartholomew stands as a monumental achievement in cartographic history, offering a sweeping, highly detailed snapshot of the globe at the twilight of the 19th century. Through its 84 richly colored double-page maps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the atlas traces the shifting political, commercial, and physical landscapes of the Victorian era. Complete with an exhaustive index\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it remains an indispensable, beautifully preserved reference work for collectors of antique maps and scholars of historical geography alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54075074838867,"sku":"4151","price":625.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260611_112443.jpg?v=1782218772","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/the-library-reference-atlas-of-the-world-john-bartholomew-1890-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}