C1856

The river systems of Asia & Europe, …

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Map showing the river systems for Europe and Asia, from the extra large sized issue of Johnston’s, Physical Atlas of Natural Phenomena.The map has a compendium of information. Inset maps: Comparative view of the fall of the rivers Volga, Ganges, Danube, … Read Full Description

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Full Title:

The river systems of Asia & Europe, showing the boundaries and comparative extent of the river basins & the oceans to which they contribute their waters. Extended from the original designs of Professor Berghaus, Berlin.

Date:

C1856

Mapmaker:

Alexander Keith Johnston (1804 - 1871)

Condition:

In good condition, with centre folded as issued.

Technique:

Colour printed engraving.

Image Size:

620mm

x 530mm

Genuine antique
dated:

1856

Description:

Map showing the river systems for Europe and Asia, from the extra large sized issue of Johnston’s, Physical Atlas of Natural Phenomena.The map has a compendium of information.

Inset maps: Comparative view of the fall of the rivers Volga, Ganges, Danube, Elbe, Rhine, Rhone & Clyde with the positions of some of the most remarkable lakes above & below the level of the sea.

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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