Buy this book on-line W. & A. K. Johnston, Limited : Original Map - "Jura, Colonsay, & c."A. & C. Black, London, England
Original color map of the islands of Jura and Colonsay and surrounding areas of the Inner Hebridges in Scotland. Map colors are light green and brown. No date, circa 1890s. 9" x 6 1/2." Map has vertical fold lines, which may be original. Formerly in a book, a possible folding map. Map is very clean and intact except for a few wrinkles and slight age toning. A Very Good copy. Map shows Jura and Colonsay and nearby features such as the region of Knapdale to the east and the island of Islay to the west. Cities, routes, and natural features are shown. Many of the geographic features are labeled. Scale of distance in English Miles and neatline included. Engraved by W. & A. K. Johnston, an engraving firm founded in 1826 by brothers William Johnston (1802-1888) and Alexander Keith Johnston (1804-1871) in Scotland. Published by the famous publishing company, A. & C. Black, which was founded in 1807 by Adam Black (1784-1874) in Edinburgh. A. & C. Black is still in business to this day.. Map. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: No Binding Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of W. & A. K. Johnston, Limited : Original Map - "Jura, Colonsay, & c.". Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including livres anciens, livres rares, incunabula, atlases and antiquarian books. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |