• Title : eological Map of England & Wales...Sir Archibald Geike....by John Bartholomew
• Ref #:  51003
• Condition: (A) Very Good Condition
• Size: 41in x 35in (1.04mm x 890mm) 
• Date: 1897

Description:
This large, original antique lithograph linen-backed folding map of England and Wales showing the dominant geological strata of Britain as far north as Berwick was compiled by the famous Scottish geologist and author, Sir Archibald Geikie, Director-General of the Geological  Survey of the United Kingdom. The map was also published by the prestigious  Bartholomew publishing house in 1897.
 legend which runs along the left-hand margin of the map explains the colouring. There are also three geological cross-sections.

General Definitions:
Paper thickness and quality: - Heavy and stable
Paper color : - off white
Age of map color: - Original
Colors used: - Green, yellow, pink
General color appearance: - Authentic
Paper size: - 41in x 35in (1.04mm x 890mm)
Plate size: - 41in x 35in (1.04mm x 890mm)
Margins: - Min 1/2in (12mm)

Imperfections:
Margins: - Blue covers loose and small tear along spine, not affecting the map
Plate area: - None
Verso: - None