Ethnographic Map of Great Britain and Ireland, according to Dr.Gustav Kombst, F.R.N.S.C; M.H.S.P.S; & c. - Antique Map from 1856
C1856

Ethnographic Map of Great Britain and Ir…

Mapmaker:

Alexander Keith Johnston (1804 - 1871)

Spectacular map showing the ethnic derivations within the British Isles and Ireland, from the extra large sized issue of Johnston’s, Physical Atlas of Natural Phenomena.There is a colour key at the top left with an explanation of the colours used … Read Full Description

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Full Title:

Ethnographic Map of Great Britain and Ireland, according to Dr.Gustav Kombst, F.R.N.S.C; M.H.S.P.S; & c.

Date:

C1856

Mapmaker:

Alexander Keith Johnston (1804 - 1871)

Condition:

Some offsetting, otherwise in good condition, with centre folded as issued.

Technique:

Colour printed engraving.

Image Size: 

530mm 
x 620mm
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Ethnographic Map of Great Britain and Ireland, according to Dr.Gustav Kombst, F.R.N.S.C; M.H.S.P.S; & c. - Antique Map from 1856

Genuine antique
dated:

1856

Description:

Spectacular map showing the ethnic derivations within the British Isles and Ireland, from the extra large sized issue of Johnston’s, Physical Atlas of Natural Phenomena.There is a colour key at the top left with an explanation of the colours used in the map.

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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