Large Vintage Half-Inch Map Folio, Great Britain, Cartography Atlas, Bartholomew

Our Stock # 18.9370

This is a large vintage half-inch map folio of Great Britain. A Scottish, paper on linen bound compendium of cartographical interest by Bartholomew of Edinburgh, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1965. 

• Of great interest to the collector of maps, covering Great Britain in the mid 20th century in fine detail
• Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good archival order
• Professionally bound in a British made Twinlock Loose Leaf folio
• Each map in fine condition, fully legible and free of loss

• Comprehensive coverage of England, Wales and Scotland (and Scottish Isles)
• In full colour and detail across half inch scale, each sheet detailing regions or counties
• Annotated for places, major roads and amenities/attractions
• Scale and key detail to each page provides relevant information

• Whilst several sheets are undated, two maps are reprinted from OS detail in 1962 and 1963
• Undated maps feature the Royal warrant for King George V (1910 - 1935)
• Coverage of the Shetland Isles bears their former name Zetland, the change taking place in 1975
• Imprint to lower edge for John Bartholomew & Son Ltd, Edinburgh

This is a fascinating large vintage map folio, presented in fine condition and holding high appeal for those with cartographical interest. Professionally bound and presented across a generous half-inch scale, this folio would be perfect for a drawing room or institution. Delivered ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 49cm (19.25'')
Max Depth: 60cm (23.5'')
Max Height: 5.5cm (2.25'')

Open Width: 103cm (40.5'')