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C1843
West Indian Islands
Mapmaker:
First edition of this large scale c.19th map of West Indies by Alexander Keith Johnston (1804–1871) the Geographer Royal for Great Britain. From: Johnston, A.K. The National Atlas of Historical, Commercial and Political Geography, constructed from the Most Recent and Authentic … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
West Indian Islands
Date:
C1843
Mapmaker:
Condition:
In good condition, with centre fold as issued.
Technique:
Copper engraving with original hand colouring.
Image Size:
605mm
x 500mm
Paper Size:
533mm
x 650mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1843
Description:
First edition of this large scale c.19th map of West Indies by Alexander Keith Johnston (1804–1871) the Geographer Royal for Great Britain.
From: Johnston, A.K. The National Atlas of Historical, Commercial and Political Geography, constructed from the Most Recent and Authentic Sources
References:
Phillips, P. A List of Geographical Atlases in the Library of Congress. Washington 1973 799.|
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 1990247 [1854?]
State Library Victoria: Record ID 9936588333607636
National Library New Zealand: MapColl -f100a 1855 51133 (1855)
Stanford Library: G1019 .J63 1855 FF [1854]
David Rumsey Collection: 0373A (1860)
Library of Congress Washington D.C.: CALL NUMBER G1019 .J58 1857
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.
