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C1850
24th October 1812
Mapmaker:
Military map from Sir Archibald Alison’s, (1792-1867) , “History of Europe”. This series is regarded as the best English account of the French Revolution. The Johnston’s firm of mapmakers also published a “National Atlas” and a “Royal Atlas”.
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Full Title:
24th October 1812
Date:
C1850
Mapmaker:
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Image Size:
200mm
x 150mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1850
Description:
Military map from Sir Archibald Alison’s, (1792-1867) , “History of Europe”. This series is regarded as the best English account of the French Revolution. The Johnston’s firm of mapmakers also published a “National Atlas” and a “Royal Atlas”.
Alexander Keith Johnston (1804 - 1871)
Johnston was a Scottish cartographer educated the University of Edinburgh. He was apprenticed to the Edinburgh engraver and mapmaker, James Kirkwood. In 1826 he and his brother William began in a printing and engraving business, forming the well-known firm of W. and A. K. Johnston. Johnston was a prolific mapmaker and publisher. He was soon professionally recognised by being appointed Geographer Royal of Scotland. In October 1849 he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh and in 1862 he was a founding member of the Meteorological Society of Scotland.
