This hand-coloured map is from John Bartholomew’s 'The Library Reference Atlas of the World', published in London in 1890.
John Bartholomew was a prominent Scottish cartographer who actively worked in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He came from a long line of Bartholomew cartographers known for their high-quality maps. John Bartholomew continued the family tradition and made significant contributions to cartography, particularly in creating detailed physical and political maps. His works, such as the 'Times Survey Atlas of the World' and 'Bartholomew's Pocket Atlas and Guide to London,' remained popular and sought after for their accuracy and clarity.
