C1877

Australia by Keith Johnston, F.R.S.E

Mapmaker:

$A 325

Detailed c.19th map of Australia with an inset of Tasmania at the bottom. Includes numerous tracks of inland expeditions. Collections: National Library Australia: Bib ID 2648281 Royal Collection Trust UK: RCIN 1091375 (1903 edition) University of Chicago Library: Bib 978679 … Read Full Description

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Full Title:

Australia by Keith Johnston, F.R.S.E

Date:

C1877

Mapmaker:

Alexander Keith Johnston (1804 - 1871)

Condition:

In good condition, with wide margins and with centre fold as issued.

Technique:

Colour printed engraving.

Image Size:

425mm

x 330mm

Paper Size:

478mm

x 365mm

Genuine antique
dated:

1877

Description:

Detailed c.19th map of Australia with an inset of Tasmania at the bottom.

Includes numerous tracks of inland expeditions.

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

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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