Coloure Map of North and Central Italy and Corsica with an Inset of Rome, 1860

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Antique map titled 'north & central italy and the island of corsica'. Old map of north and central italy, and … Read more Antique map titled 'north & central italy and the island of corsica'. Old map of north and central italy, and the island of corsica. With an inset map of the region of rome. 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 alexander keith johnston'. 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: very good, given age. Original middle fold, as issued. Minimal paper separation in lower and top middle fold margin, backed. Small tear in bottom paper edge, not effecting image. Contemporary hand coloring. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. See less