Author: Alexander Keith Johnston Title: Map showing Survey of the Geographical Distribution and Cultivation of the most Important Plants which are used as Food for Man
Description: Map William Blackwood & Sons, Edinburgh and London, 1848. First Edition, Softcover, Illustrated by: Engraved by W & A K Johnston. Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Disbound map with single sheet of accompanying notes from "The Physical Atlas, A Series of Maps & Notes Illustrating The Geographical Distribution of Natural Phenomena by Alexander Keith Johnston F.R.G.S. F.G.S. Geographer at Edinburgh in Ordinary to Her Majesty, Honorary Memeber of the Geographical Society Berlin, F.G.S Paris, Editor of the National Atlas &c. Based on the Physikalischer Atlas of Professor H. Berghaus et. al." Published in 1848 by William Blackwood & Sons of Edinburgh and London. Map sheet is entitled "Survey of the Geographical Distribution and Cultivation of the most Important Plants which are used as Food for Man: with indications of the Isotheres & Isochimenes. Or lines of equal summer & equal winter temperature." Sheet has a vertical centre fold. Black and white engraving with coloured lines and washes. Faint transfer of image from facing page in some areas. Edges are slightly darkened. Lower margin of map reads "William Blackwood & Sons, Edinburgh & London." Accompanying sheet is filled with text on both sides. It has minor loss in bottom margin, which is also present on the bottom of the map sheet, but is otherwise in good condition. Size: 55x67cm. Item Type: Map. Single sheet map/chart which is suitable for framing. Illustrator: Engraved by W & A K Johnston. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: under 1 kg. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 45117094099. ISBN: 0714820393
Keywords: BZDB4 Maps; Natural History, Biology, Botany & Zoology; 18th & 19th century non-fiction; Geology, geography, mineralogy, environment. Engraved by W & A K Johnston Alexander Keith Johnston Map showing Survey of the Geographical Distribution and Cultivation
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