C1856

Hyetographic or rain map of Europe, with an enlarged map of the British Isles.

$A 195

Spectacular rain map of Europe, from the extra large sized issue of Johnston’s, Physical Atlas of Natural Phenomena. Included on the insets map is a rain map of the British Isles.

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Full Title:

Hyetographic or rain map of Europe, with an enlarged map of the British Isles.

Date:

C1856

Condition:

A little offsetting at centre, otherwise in good condition, with centre folded as issued.

Technique:

Colour printed engraving.

Image Size: 

590mm 
x 480mm
AUTHENTICITY
Hyetographic or rain map of Europe, with an enlarged map of the British Isles. - Antique Map from 1856

Genuine antique
dated:

1856

Description:

Spectacular rain map of Europe, from the extra large sized issue of Johnston’s, Physical Atlas of Natural Phenomena.

Included on the insets map is a rain map of the British Isles.

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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