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C1886
Australia
Mapmaker:
Interesting detailed c.19th map of Australia with an inset of Tasmania at the bottom. Includes numerous the tracks of numerous inland explorers. Collections: National Library Australia: Bib ID 2648281 Royal Collection Trust UK: RCIN 1091375 (1903 edition) University of Chicago … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Australia
Date:
C1886
Mapmaker:
Condition:
Minor repaired tear on centre fold. Minor spotting in centre fold. Otherwise in good condition centre fold as issued.
Technique:
Colour printed engraving.
Image Size:
423mm
x 345mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1886
Description:
Interesting detailed c.19th map of Australia with an inset of Tasmania at the bottom. Includes numerous the tracks of numerous inland explorers.
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)
Collections:
National Library Australia: MAP RM 3209
National Library Australia: MAP RM 3209
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.
