C1856

Zoological geography. Geographical division & distribution of Simiae & Prosimiae, monkeys & makis, from the latest authorities

Mapmaker:

Alexander Keith Johnston (1804 - 1871)

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S/N: PANP-026-WM–232163

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Categories: WORLD, General / Global, Thematic, Australian – General, PRINTS & PHOTOGRAPHS, MAPS & GLOBES, ANIMALS

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Full Title:

Zoological geography. Geographical division & distribution of Simiae & Prosimiae, monkeys & makis, from the latest authorities

Date:

C1856

Mapmaker:

Alexander Keith Johnston (1804 - 1871)

Condition:

In good condition, with centre folded as issued.

Technique:

Colour printed engraving.

Image Size:

610mm

x 490mm

Genuine antique
dated:

1856

Description:

Spectacular c.19th world zoological map, from the extra large sized issue of Johnston’s, Physical Atlas of Natural Phenomena. There are six vignettes on either side of the map one of which is of Australian mammals.

Insets map titles;

Geographical division & distribution of Marsupialia, pouched animals, over the globe, Geographical division & distribution of Edentata, toothless animals, Geographical division & distribution of Marsupialia, pouched animals, in Australia &c.

References:
Phillips, P. A List of Geographical Atlases in the Library of Congress. Washington 1973 :: 229.

Collections:
Library of Congress Washington D.C.: 2007627199
National Library Australia: Bib ID: 287140
David Rumsey Collection: List No: 0372.000

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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