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C1858
The River Systems of the World Showing the Boundar…
Mapmaker:
Scarce c.19th world map showing the great river systems of the world 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 … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
The River Systems of the World Showing the Boundar…
Date:
C1858
Mapmaker:
Condition:
In good condition, with centre fold as issued.
Technique:
Colour printed engraving.
Image Size:
305mm
x 233mm
Paper Size:
343mm
x 272mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1858
Description:
Scarce c.19th world map showing the great river systems of the world 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.
