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C1856
The Arctic.
Mapmaker:
Very detailed map of the Arctic, with detailed weather information and limits of grains and forests, from the extra large sized issue of Johnston’s, Physical Atlas of Natural Phenomena.Â
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Full Title:
The Arctic.
Date:
C1856
Mapmaker:
Condition:
Minor spotting, otherwise in good condition, with centre folded as issued.
Technique:
Colour printed engraving.
Image Size:
280mm
x 280mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1856
Description:
Very detailed map of the Arctic, with detailed weather information and limits of grains and forests, from the extra large sized issue of Johnston’s, Physical Atlas of Natural Phenomena.Â
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.
