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C1897
Isobaric Lines and Prevailing Winds of the Globe for January after Dr. Buchan
Mapmaker:
W & A.K. Johnston
Small world map showing Isobaric Lines and Prevailing Winds based on Dr. Alexander Buchan work.
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Full Title:
Isobaric Lines and Prevailing Winds of the Globe for January after Dr. Buchan
Date:
C1897
Mapmaker:
W & A.K. Johnston
Condition:
Spotting to top right corner, otherwise in good condition.
Technique:
Colour printed engraving.
Image Size:
257mm
x 195mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1897
Description:
Small world map showing Isobaric Lines and Prevailing Winds based on Dr. Alexander Buchan work.
Mapmaker:
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.
