A substantial late Victorian edition of The World-Wide Atlas of Modern Geography, edited by J. Scott Keltie, and published by the renowned Scottish mapmakers W. & A. K. Johnston in 1898.
Containing 128 coloured political and physical maps together with a comprehensive index, this impressive atlas reflects the height of British cartographic publishing during the late nineteenth century. Produced by one of Edinburgh's most respected geographical publishers, it documents the political geography of the world during the final years of Queen Victoria's reign, making it an invaluable historical reference as well as an attractive display piece.
Bound in its original decorative red publisher's cloth with elaborate gilt and black embossed globe design to the upper board, the atlas is a striking example of Victorian book production. Although requiring rebinding due to the detached text block, it remains complete and would make an excellent restoration project or reference copy for collectors of antique maps and atlases.
Key Details
- Title: The World-Wide Atlas of Modern Geography
- Editor: J. Scott Keltie, LL.D.
- Edition: Fourth Edition
- Publisher: W. & A. K. Johnston
- Place of Publication: Edinburgh and London
- Publication Date: 1898
- Binding: Original publisher's decorative red cloth with gilt and black embossed cover
- Format: Large quarto atlas
- Contents: 128 political and physical maps with complete index
- Language: English
- Subjects: World geography, cartography, political geography, Victorian atlas
Condition Report
- Original decorative publisher's cloth binding.
- Attractive gilt and black embossed cover remains bright.
- Text block has become detached from the binding.
- Internal stitching weakened along the gutter.
- Binding requires professional repair or rebinding.
- Pages generally clean with light age toning.
- Contents appear complete, including the index.
- Maps remain bright with good colour (subject to full collation).
- Light rubbing and shelf wear to the boards.
- A good candidate for conservation due to the quality of the contents and decorative binding.