Antique Map of North and South Africa by Johnston, 1882

Africa · 19th century

Antique Map of North and South Africa by Johnston, 1882

€ 230

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date: 1882
Mapmaker / artist: Alexander Keith Johnston LLD (1804-1871) was a Scottish geographer. He was a pupil of the Edinburgh engraver and mapmaker, James Kirkwood. In 1826, he joined hi
Sheet size: 49.5 × 61.9 cm (19.5 × 24.4 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-11823-40

Condition

General age-related toning. Please review the images for further condition details.

About this sheet

Two antique maps on one sheet titled 'N.W. Africa, Marocco, Algeria & Tunis' and 'Southern Africa, comprising Cape Colony, Natal & c'.

This map originates from 'The Royal Atlas of Modern Geography, Exhibiting, in a Series of Entirely Original and Authentic Maps, the Present Condition of Geographical Discovery and Research in the Several Countries, Empires, and States of the World' by A.K. Johnston. Published by W. and A.K. Johnston, 1882. Artists and Engravers: Alexander Keith Johnston LLD (1804-1871) was a Scottish geographer. He was a pupil of the Edinburgh engraver and mapmaker, James Kirkwood. In 1826, he joined his brother William (who would become Sir William Johnston, Lord Provost of Edinburgh) in a printing and engraving business, forming the well-known cartographical firm of W. and A. K. Johnston.

Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Please study image carefully.
Date: 1882
Overall size: 49.5 x 61.9 cm.
Image size: 44.5 x 49 cm.