C1903

Africa, Southern Part.

Mapmaker:

$A 175

Detailed c.20th map of southern Africa showing country boundaries in 1903, with insets of Cape Town, Johannesburg, Orange River Colony.. Collections: National Library Australia: Bib ID 2243430 State Library New South Wales: Record Identifier 74VMbm46b8Xg State Library Victoria: Library YA … Read Full Description

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Full Title:

Africa, Southern Part.

Date:

C1903

Mapmaker:

Sir William Johnston (1802 - 1888)

Condition:

In good condition, with centre fold as issued.

Technique:

Colour printed engraving.

Image Size:

395mm

x 264mm

Paper Size:

415mm

x 292mm

Genuine antique
dated:

1903

Description:

Detailed c.20th map of southern Africa showing country boundaries in 1903, with insets of Cape Town, Johannesburg, Orange River Colony..

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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