John Son Collection

Map of the North Sea and the Baltic, c1914, (c1920). Creator: John Bartholomew & Son
Map of the North Sea and the Baltic, c1914, (c1920). Northern Europe at the start of the First World War, including parts of Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Germany, Denmark

The Baltic Sea and Its Approaches, First World War, c1915, (c1920). Map of part of northern Europe, showing sections of the coasts of Norway, Sweden, Russia, Germany and Denmark

Map of German South West Africa, First World War, (c1920). Creator: John Bartholomew & Son
Map of German South West Africa, First World War, (c1920). The German annexation of South West Africa took place in the 1880s

Austria-Hungary and Neighbouring Lands - Map, 1920. Creator: John Bartholomew & Son
Austria-Hungary and Neighbouring Lands, c1914, (c1920). Map of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and surrounding countries at start of the First World War

Political Map of Africa, 1914, (1920). Creator: John Bartholomew & Son
Political Map of Africa, 1914, (1920). Colonial possessions in Africa at the start of the First World War. British colonies are pink, French - green, German - orange, Portuguese - purple

Map of the Austro-Italian frontier, First World War, (c1920). Creator: John Bartholomew & Son
Map of the Austro-Italian frontier, First World War, (c1920). Mountainous area between Salzburg, Trieste and Cremona, showing the Tyrol

Asia Minor, the Caucasus Region and Mesopotamia, First World War, c1915, (c1920). Map of part of the Middle East, showing eastern Turkey, Cyprus, Syria, Lebanon, Palestine

Map of East Africa, First World War, (c1920). Creator: John Bartholomew & Son
Map of East Africa, First World War, (c1920). Map showing colonial possessions including the Belgian Congo, British East Africa, German East Africa, Northern Rhodesia and Portuguese East Africa

Black Sea: Bosphorus and Dardanelles, c1914, (c1920). Creator: John Bartholomew & Son
Black Sea: Bosphorus and Dardanelles, c1914, (c1920). Map of the Black Sea and parts of surrounding countries at the start of the First World War, showing Russia and the Crimea, Romania

Map of South Africa, c1914, (c1920). Creator: John Bartholomew & Son
Map of South Africa, c1914, (c1920). Map of the southern tip of Africa at the start of the First World War, showing German South-West Africa (later Namibia)

The Balkan States After the Wars of 1912-13, (c1920). Creator: John Bartholomew & Son
The Balkan States After the Wars of 1912-13, (c1920). Showing Acquisitions of Territory in Darker Tints. Map of the Balkans: Bosnia, Montenegro, Servia (Serbia), Albania, Roumania (Romania)

Poland and the Partitions of 1772, 1793 & 1795, (c1920). Creator: John Bartholomew & Son
Poland and the Partitions of 1772, 1793 & 1795, (c1920). Map showing how territory in Europe was divided between the empires of Russia, Prussia and Austria in the 18th century

Map of Central Europe, c1914. Creator: John Bartholomew & Son
Map of Central Europe, c1914. Europe as it looked at the beginning of the First World War. From " The Great World War - A History" Volume I, edited by Frank A Mumby

Map of Belgium and Northern France, c1914, (c1920). Creator: John Bartholomew & Son
Map of Belgium and Northern France, c1914, (c1920). How the area looked at the start of the First World War. From " The Great World War - A History" Volume I, edited by Frank A Mumby

Poland, 1815-1914, (c1920). Creator: John Bartholomew & Son
Poland, 1815-1914, (c1920). Map showing Polish territory from the end of the 18th century until the First World War: Poland as constituted in 1815, and Poland before partition of 1772

East-European Theatre of War, 1914-1918, (c1920). Creator: John Bartholomew & Son
East-European Theatre of War, 1914-1918, (c1920). Map of Eastern Europe during the First World War, showing parts of Germany, Russia and Austria-Hungary

Northern France Illustrating the Western Campaign, 1914, (c1920). Map of northern France, Belgium and Luxembourg, at the start of the First World War

John Swain & Son Limited advertisement, 1907. From The British Printer Vol. XX. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1907]

We Aim at Perfection and always hit the mark, 1907. Artist: John Swain & Son
We Aim at Perfection and always hit the mark, 1907. From The British Printer Vol. XX. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1907]

Spiez, on Lake Thun, 1910. Artist: John Swain & Son
Spiez, on Lake Thun, 1910. From The British Printer Vol. XXIII. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1910]

Grindelwald in Winter, 1910. Artist: John Swain & Son
Grindelwald in Winter, 1910. From The British Printer Vol. XXIII. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1910]

Ancient and Modern, 1919. Artist: John Swain & Son
Ancient and Modern, 1919. Military figures in front of the Sphinx and Great Pyramid of Giza. From The British Printer Vol. XXXI. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1919]

John Swain & Son Ltd. - advert, 1916. Artist: John Swain & Son
John Swain & Son Ltd. - advert, 1916. From The British Printer Vol. XXIX. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1916]

Venice, 1917. Artist: John Swain & Son
Venice, 1917. From The British Printer Vol. XXX. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd. London and Leicester, 1917]

John Swain & Son Ltd. Roll of Honour, 1917. Artist: John Swain & Son
John Swain & Son Ltd. Roll of Honour, 1917. From The British Printer Vol. XXX. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd. London and Leicester, 1917]

Autumn Tints, c1903. Artist: John Swain & Son
Autumn Tints, c1903. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1903-4, edited by William Gamble. [A. W. Penrose & Co. London, 1903-4]

An advertisement for Sparkling Muscatel, c1908. Artist: John Swain & Son
An advertisement for Sparkling Muscatel, c1908. From Penroses Pictorial Annual, Vol. XIV, edited by William Gamble. [A.W. Penrose & Co. Ltd, London, 1908-9]

Two Edwardian gentlemen sitting in a motor car, 1902-1903. Artist: John Swan & Son
Two Edwardian gentlemen sitting in a motor car, 1902-1903. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1902-1903, An Illustrated Review of the Graphic Arts, volume 8

Advertisement for John Swain & Son, printers, 1901. Artist: John Swain & Son
Advertisement for John Swain & Son, printers, 1901. Illustration from The Process Year Book, A Review of the Illustrated Arts. published by AW Penrose & Co, (London, 1901)

Commercial Application of Three Colour Process, 1901. Artist: John Swain & Son
Commercial Application of Three Colour Process, 1901. Hat and boot. Illustration from The Process Year Book by AW Penrose & Co, (London, 1901)

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"John Bartholomew & Son: Mapping the World's Turbulent Times" Step into the past with John Bartholomew & Son, a renowned cartography company that captured the ever-changing geopolitical landscape of the early 20th century. Their intricate maps provide us with glimpses of historical events and conflicts that shaped our world today. Delve into their collection and explore "Map of the North Sea and the Baltic, c1914. " This captivating piece showcases strategic waterways during a time when tensions were brewing in Europe. Witness how this region played a crucial role in shaping naval operations during World War I. "The Baltic Sea and Its Approaches, First World War" offers further insight into this tumultuous period. Discover how nations maneuvered through treacherous waters to gain an upper hand in one of history's deadliest conflicts. Travel to distant lands with "Map of German South West Africa, First World War. " Uncover Germany's colonial ambitions as they clashed with Allied forces on African soil. Gain perspective on how these battles unfolded amidst vast landscapes. "Austria-Hungary and Neighbouring Lands - Map, 1920" sheds light on post-war Europe. Witness borders redrawn after empires crumbled, marking new beginnings for nations grappling with newfound independence. Venture southward to Africa with "Political Map of Africa, 1914. " Explore European colonies jostling for power across this vast continent before decolonization swept through decades later. Discover another theater of war through "Map of the Austro-Italian frontier, First World War. " Observe key battlegrounds where soldiers fought fiercely over contested territories between Austria-Hungary and Italy. Journey eastwards to Asia Minor, Caucasus Region, and Mesopotamia during WWI using their map from c1915. Understand how imperial powers vied for control over these regions amidst political upheaval and territorial disputes.