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C1856
Geological map of the United States, and British North America, constructed from the most recent documents & unpublished materials, for Keith Johnston’s, Physical Atlas, By Professor H.D.Rodgers, BOSTON U.S., 1855.
Mapmaker:
Spectacular geological map of the United States, from the extra large sized issue of Johnston’s, Physical Atlas of Natural Phenomena. There is a colour key on the left with an explanation of the colours used in the map.
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Full Title:
Geological map of the United States, and British North America, constructed from the most recent documents & unpublished materials, for Keith Johnston’s, Physical Atlas, By Professor H.D.Rodgers, BOSTON U.S., 1855.
Date:
C1856
Mapmaker:
Condition:
In good condition, with centre folded as issued.
Technique:
Colour printed engraving.
Image Size:
620mm
x 530mm
Paper Size:
660mm
x 570mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1856
Description:
Spectacular geological map of the United States, from the extra large sized issue of Johnston’s, Physical Atlas of Natural Phenomena.
There is a colour key on the left with an explanation of the colours used in the map.
References:
Phillips, P. A List of Geographical Atlases in the Library of Congress. Washington 1973 :: 4173.
Collections:
Library of Congress Washington D.C.: G1046.C1 J57 1848
David Rumsey Collection: List No: 0372
National Library Australia: Bib ID: 287140
State Library New South Wales: TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_8830750
State Library Victoria: RARESEF 912 J64P
State Library South Australia: b1191896
Phillips, P. A List of Geographical Atlases in the Library of Congress. Washington 1973 :: 4173.
Collections:
Library of Congress Washington D.C.: G1046.C1 J57 1848
David Rumsey Collection: List No: 0372
National Library Australia: Bib ID: 287140
State Library New South Wales: TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_8830750
State Library Victoria: RARESEF 912 J64P
State Library South Australia: b1191896
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.
