Bidspirit auction | W. & A.K. Johnston Asia

W. & A.K. Johnston Asia Minor Wall Map - This large-format color lithograph wall map, designed in the style of an engraving, depicts the classical geography of the Anatolian peninsula, including regions such as Lydia, Lycia, Phrygia, Galatia, and Cappadocia. Topography is indicated by fine hachures, and classical provinces are delineated with printed color-coding. A printed title block in the lower right reads JOHNSTONS SERIES OF MAPS OF ANCIENT GEOGRAPHY. ASIA MINOR ANTIQUA CONSTRUCTED & ENGRAVED BY W. & A.K. JOHNSTON, LIMITED Geographers, Engravers & Printers EDINBURGH. Centered above the title is a printed crest for the ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL ESTABLISHMENT ESTABLISHED 1825. Three printed linear scales are present for GEOGRAPHICAL MILES 60 TO A DEGREE, ENGLISH MILES 69 TO A DEGREE, and ROMAN MILES 75 TO A DEGREE. A partial light green adhesive label from the distributor is affixed at the bottom right edge, reading A. J. Nystrom &. The work is mounted within a contemporary simple black wooden frame. 48x40