North Pacific Ocean.

(Old Maps, Early 20th Century Maps, Pacific Ocean, Japan, Russia, Kamchatka, Korea, Alaska, Aleutian Islands).

Issued c. 1900-1905, Edinburgh by John Bartholomew & Co. for the Edinburgh Geographic Institute.

Early 20th century color folio sheet lithographed map. 

A large oversized map with a remarkable level of detail capturing this area between the turn of the 20th century and the First World War. The scale of the map makes it particularly interesting to those looking for more detail than typically seen on commercial American produced maps of this era.

Well preserved, clean, nice looking example with pleasing age patina.

Original centerfold as issued.

Sheet Measures c. 17 7/8" H x 23" W.

Engraved Area Measures c. 16 1/4" H x 21" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1.

[R29149].