C1903
Islands of the Pacific Ocean.
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Full Title:
Islands of the Pacific Ocean.
Date:
C1903
Mapmaker:
Condition:
In good condition, with centre fold as issued.
Technique:
Colour printed engraving.
Image Size:
377mm
x 285mm
Paper Size:
415mm
x 292mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1903
Description:
Detailed early c.20th map of the Pacific with numerous insets.
Inset maps include; Samoa, Ladrone, Guam, Ellis Island, Marquesas Island, Society Islands, Paumota, Cook Island, Santa Cruz, Tonga, Fiji and Auckland.
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 2243430
State Library New South Wales: Record Identifier 74VMbm46b8Xg
State Library Victoria: Library YA ; 032 EN1
Sir William Johnston (1802 - 1888)
Sir William Johnston ( 1802 - 1888) He started as a printer in 1825 and then founded the firm of A & K Johnston. On 2 December 1837 he was appointed engraver and printer to Queen Victoria. He first published a 'National Atlas' and a 'Royal Atlas' which included much new information especially in the newly settled colonies in the Southern Hemisphere. Recent discoveries inland, in many colonies were now noted for the first time.
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