C1858

The Mountains Table Lands Plains & V…

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Scarce c.19th map of South America showing mountains and surfaces by Alexander Keith Johnston (1804-1871). From: Johnston, A.K., Physical Geography. Collections: State Library Victoria: S 551.4 J64S B (1874 edition) National Library Australia: Bib ID: 1890260 (1871 edition) State Library New … Read Full Description

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Full Title:

The Mountains Table Lands Plains & Valleys of South America.

Date:

C1858

Mapmaker:

Alexander Keith Johnston (1804 - 1871)

Condition:

In good condition, with centre fold as issued.

Technique:

Colour printed engraving.

Image Size:

234mm

x 305mm

Paper Size:

272mm

x 342mm

Genuine antique
dated:

1858

Description:

Scarce c.19th map of South America showing mountains and surfaces by Alexander Keith Johnston (1804-1871).

From: Johnston, A.K., Physical Geography.

Collections:
State Library Victoria: S 551.4 J64S B (1874 edition)
National Library Australia: Bib ID: 1890260 (1871 edition)
State Library New South Wales: Call Number TQ049765 (1873 edition)

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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