{"product_id":"the-edinburgh-imperial-atlas-ancient-and-modern-gall-inglis-edinburgh-1847","title":"The Edinburgh Imperial Atlas, Ancient and Modern, Gall \u0026 Inglis, Edinburgh, 1847","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"541\"\u003eA substantial mid-19th century atlas published by Gall \u0026amp; Inglis of Edinburgh, containing a wide range of hand-coloured and monochrome engraved maps covering the ancient and modern world. Produced during a period when geographical knowledge and cartographic accuracy were advancing rapidly, the atlas includes maps of classical antiquity alongside contemporary political and geographical maps of Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas and the British Isles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"975\"\u003eThe decorative title page is particularly attractive, reflecting the Victorian taste for ornate typography and presentation. The atlas retains numerous folding maps, including examples illustrating the Roman Wall in Britain, the Ancient World and various regions of the globe. The maps remain bright and highly decorative, making the volume equally appealing to collectors of antiquarian books, cartography and decorative interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003ePublished in Edinburgh in 1847, this atlas provides a fascinating snapshot of how the world was understood and depicted in the mid-Victorian period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1dr5t50\" data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"2086\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5nc6hd\" data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid Victorian, 1847\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"h8osy2\" data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edinburgh, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12gd0yy\" data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gall \u0026amp; Inglis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tac0lp\" data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1257\"\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leather, cloth boards, paper, engraved and hand-coloured maps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nspgc8\" data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. H: 54.5cm x W: 35.5cm x D: 3.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18mnmp3\" data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1695\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally good antique condition. Wear and rubbing to binding consistent with age and use. Minor losses to cloth and leather at corners. Internally clean and well-presented with expected age-related toning and occasional foxing. Folding maps appear substantially complete and remain vibrant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qt8vn7\" data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1916\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1719\"\u003eProvenance\/Story:\u003c\/strong\u003e Published during the height of Victorian interest in exploration, empire and classical scholarship. Gall \u0026amp; Inglis became one of Scotland's best-known publishers of educational and reference works.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tohh4p\" data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"2086\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1933\"\u003eCare Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store flat or upright with support in a stable environment away from direct sunlight and excessive humidity. Handle folding maps carefully when opening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"10yatum\" data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2108\"\u003eNotable Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2302\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7w8twj\" data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2142\"\u003eDecorative engraved title page\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ygk9se\" data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2166\"\u003eNumerous folding maps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uit9qp\" data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2194\"\u003eHand-coloured cartography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dchq16\" data-start=\"2195\" data-end=\"2238\"\u003eMaps of both the ancient and modern world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wvz0nq\" data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2271\"\u003ePublished in Edinburgh in 1847\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"110e29v\" data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2302\"\u003eLarge-format Victorian atlas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"campbellscuriosities","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56824164647292,"sku":null,"price":575.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/9676\/6415\/files\/Ancient-Atlas-3.jpg?v=1780147426","url":"https:\/\/www.campbellscuriosities.co.uk\/products\/the-edinburgh-imperial-atlas-ancient-and-modern-gall-inglis-edinburgh-1847","provider":"campbellscuriosities","version":"1.0","type":"link"}