Gilt lettering remains bright
while traces of old soldering and repair hint at its longevity and use
weighing scales combine practical design with bold presence
Provenance/story: Classic domestic writing/side table form
Illustrations: 24 full-page pen and ink sketches printed on one side only
The Edinburgh Imperial Atlas | Ancient & Modern Maps | James Bryce, Edinburgh Bathroom Gilt lettering remains brightA substantial nineteenth century copy of The Edinburgh Imperial Atlas, published by James Bryce, Edinburgh, containing an extensive collection of finely engraved and hand coloured maps of the ancient and modern world. This impressive atlas was produced during the Victorian period when geographical knowledge, exploration and education were expanding rapidly. The volume includes maps of Britain, Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas and the wider world,