France in Departments: Johnston 1843

Title: France in Departments Author: A. K. & W. Johnston Date: 1843 Medium: Hand-colored engraving Condition: Very Good Plus - light age toning and surface dirt, issued center fold Inches: 26 x 20 3/4 [Paper] Centimeters: 66.04 x 52.71 [Paper] Product ID: 100823 France In Departments N.B. The Broad Coloured Lines Indicate the Military Circles. Map of France divided into its various departments. Shows parts of Switzerland, Italy, Belgium, Germany, Spain, and England, and features an inset map of Corsica at the lower right. Background on Creator W. & A. K. Johnston was a leading Scottish cartographical and publishing firm founded around 1825 by brothers William Johnston and Alexander Keith Johnston in Edinburgh. Both began as apprentices to Scottish globe maker James Kirkwood before establishing their own business, which quickly became renowned for producing thematic atlases, educational maps, and high-quality globes. They were appointed engravers to King Willi