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C1878
Graecia
Mapmaker:
Very detailed map of Greece with numerous insets and a ‘catalogue’ which is the key to areas circled in red. Insets clockwise from top right; ThermopylaeMarathonAcropolisAtheneAthene et Salamic
$A 125
S/N: TWCA-013-EU-GRE–234523
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Full Title:
Graecia
Date:
C1878
Mapmaker:
Condition:
In good condition, with centre fold as issued.
Technique:
Colour printed engraving.
Image Size:
235mm
x 305mm
Paper Size:
290mm
x 353mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1878
Description:
Very detailed map of Greece with numerous insets and a ‘catalogue’ which is the key to areas circled in red.
Insets clockwise from top right;
Thermopylae
Marathon
Acropolis
Athene
Athene et Salamic
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.
