Asia by Keith Johnston. F.R.S.E. - Antique Map from 1877
C1877

Asia by Keith Johnston. F.R.S.E.

Mapmaker:

Alexander Keith Johnston (1804 - 1871)

Detailed map of Asia by Alexander Keith Johnston (1804 – 1871). From: Johnston,  Handy Royal Atlas of Modern Geography, exhibiting the Present Condition of Geographical Discovery and Research in the Several Countries, Empires and States of the World. Collections: National Library … Read Full Description

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Full Title:

Asia by Keith Johnston. F.R.S.E.

Date:

C1877

Mapmaker:

Alexander Keith Johnston (1804 - 1871)

Condition:

In good condition, with centre fold as issued.

Technique:

Colour printed engraving.

Image Size: 

425mm 
x 322mm

Paper Size: 

473mm 
x 365mm
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Asia by Keith Johnston. F.R.S.E. - Antique Map from 1877

Genuine antique
dated:

1877

Description:

Detailed map of Asia by Alexander Keith Johnston (1804 – 1871).

From: Johnston,  Handy Royal Atlas of Modern Geography, exhibiting the Present Condition of Geographical Discovery and Research in the Several Countries, Empires and States of the World.

Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 2648281
Royal Collection Trust UK: RCIN 1091375 (1903 edition)
University of Chicago Library: Bib 978679 (191? edition)
Stanford Library: 10786058
State Library Victoria: MAPF 912 J64H (1871)

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.

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