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C1856
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.
Mapmaker:
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:
Condition:
In good condition, with centre folded as issued.
Technique:
Colour printed engraving.
Image Size:
620mm
x 530mm
AUTHENTICITY
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.
