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C1904
Western Australia.
Mapmaker:
Detailed early c.20th map of Western Australia, with Kalgoorlie shown. Collections: National Library Australia: Bib ID 2243430 State Library New South Wales: Record Identifier 74VMbm46b8Xg State Library Victoria: Library YA ; 032 EN1
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Full Title:
Western Australia.
Date:
C1904
Mapmaker:
Condition:
In good condition, with centre fold as issued.
Technique:
Colour printed engraving.
Image Size:
1278mm
x 230mm
Paper Size:
415mm
x 292mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1904
Description:
Detailed early c.20th map of Western Australia, with Kalgoorlie shown.
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 2243430
State Library New South Wales: Record Identifier 74VMbm46b8Xg
State Library Victoria: Library YA ; 032 EN1
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.
