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John Bartholomew

1805-1861

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Founded the engraving and mapmaking firm of John Bartholomew and Son Ltd. in 1826. He was commissioned to engrave the map of Treasure Island for Robert Louis Stevenson. His son showcased his colour contouring system at the Paris Exhibition of 1878 which went on to become standard cartographical practice.
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