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Antique Map of the Distribution of Marine Life by: A.K. Johnston, 1856

1856 Distribution of Marine Life

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By:  Prof. Edward Forbes & Alexander K. Johnston

Date: 1856 (published) Edinburgh

Dimensions: 20 x 24 inches (51 x 61 cm)

This hand-coloured antique map depicts worldwide distribution of marine life. It is from the second edition of Johnston's Physical Atlas of Natural Phenomena, published out of Edinburgh by William Blackwood & Sons in 1856. 

The map is illustrated, showing fish, mollusks and radiata. Details regarding various species and their presence in the oceans of the world is provided in annotations, an inset map, and two tables.

Alexander Keith Johnston's Physical Atlas of Natural Phenomena was amongst the most comprehensive geographic works focusing on natural science of its day. Johnston described the motivations and focus of his work in the preface as follows; The object originally contemplated in this work was to present, in a graphic form, a concise yet comprehensive view of the Physical Geography of the Globe, embracing under that term its superficial structure, the movements of its aerial and oceanic currents, and the distribution of organized existence on its surface. 

Accompanying the map is the original letterpress description from the atlas the discusses in detail the methodology, science, and theory the went into the cartographic work.

Condition: Map is in A condition presenting a attractive and vivid imprint on heavy paper with full margins on all sides. Some faint offsetting is apparent, but does not distract from the overall work.

Inventory #12582

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