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C1888
Plan of the Ruby Mine Districts of Burma / Burma Showing the Position of the Ruby Mines.
Mapmaker:
Scarce map showing the ruby districts of Burma in 1888.
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Full Title:
Plan of the Ruby Mine Districts of Burma / Burma Showing the Position of the Ruby Mines.
Date:
C1888
Mapmaker:
Condition:
Minor spotting at top right, right margin reinstated, otherwise in good condition. With folds as issued.
Technique:
Lithograph printed in colour.
Image Size:
409mm
x 210mm
Paper Size:
455mm
x 135mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1888
Description:
Scarce map showing the ruby districts of Burma in 1888.
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.
