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C1885
Butterflies
Engraving of butterflies. From the Encyclopaedia Britannica, Ninth Edition.
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Full Title:
Butterflies
Date:
C1885
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Engraving.
Image Size:
235mm
x 175mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1885
Description:
Engraving of butterflies.
From the Encyclopaedia Britannica, Ninth Edition.
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.
