John Bartholomew. “Ireland. (Section 1).” [west coast].
Edinburgh: ca. 1900. Chromolithograph. 15 ¾ x 11 ½. Repaired tears in image. Smudge lower left hand side. Map is somewhat brittle. Else, fine condition.
Bartholomew’s was begun by George B. Bartholomew (1784-1871) as an engraving firm. Five generations of the family operated the cartographic company, ending with John B. Bartholomew (1890-1960). The firm was acquired by Reader’s Digest Publications in 1990.