Physical Features of Europe & Asia 1856 A.K. Johnston map

The Physical Features of Europe & Asia.

(Europe, Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Mediterranean Sea, India, China, Japan, Korea, Russia, Persia, Ottoman Empire, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, British Isles, Scandinavia).

Issued 1856, Edinburgh by William Blackwood and Sons. Engraved by W & A.K. Johnston.

Detailed and lovely large mid 19th century color lithographed folio map with piano key border. Numerous cross sectional views of land elevations, including the Dead Sea, Carpathian Mts., Himalayas, etc.

Well preserved, nice looking example with pleasing age patina.

Original center fold as issued.

Sheet Measures c. 21 3/4" H x 27" W.

Engraved Area Measures c. 20" H x 24" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1.

[R25240].