C1903

Africa.

Mapmaker:

Detailed early c.20th map of Africa with insets of; Cape Verde, Ascension, St. Helena, Reunion and Mauritius Islands. A colour key below the title at top right indicates colonial possessions. Collections: National Library Australia: Bib ID 2243430 State Library New … Read Full Description

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S/N: TEBR-AF-GEN-053–230170

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Full Title:

Africa.

Date:

C1903

Mapmaker:

Sir William Johnston (1802 - 1888)

Condition:

In good condition, with centre fold as issued.

Technique:

Colour printed engraving.

Image Size:

285mm

x 380mm

Paper Size:

292mm

x 415mm

Genuine antique
dated:

1903

Description:

Detailed early c.20th map of Africa with insets of; Cape Verde, Ascension, St. Helena, Reunion and Mauritius Islands.

A colour key below the title at top right indicates colonial possessions.

Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 2243430
State Library New South Wales: Record Identifier 74VMbm46b8Xg
State Library Victoria: Library YA ; 032 EN1

Sir William Johnston (1802 - 1888)

Sir William Johnston ( 1802 - 1888) He started as a printer in 1825 and then founded the firm of A & K Johnston. On 2 December 1837 he was appointed engraver and printer to Queen Victoria. He first published a 'National Atlas' and a 'Royal Atlas' which included much new information especially in the newly settled colonies in the Southern Hemisphere. Recent discoveries inland, in many colonies were now noted for the first time.

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