India (Southern Sheet) and South-Eastern Provinces of India

Cartographer / Artist: Keith Johnston / W. & A.K. Johnston

Date Created: c. 1885

Medium: Lithograph with hand coloring

Physical Dimensions: 23.5 × 19.5 inches

Geographic Scope: India, Ceylon (Sri Lanka), Myanmar (Burma), Southeast Asia

Archive Catalog ID: fp9-img-2244

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Renaissance & Classical European Cartography

This late Victorian steel-engraved lithograph presents a detailed depiction of Peninsular India, Ceylon, and the surrounding maritime passages. Published in Keith Johnston's General Atlas, the primary map spans from the Gulf of Cambay across the Deccan Plateau down to Cape Comorin and the island of Ceylon. Administrative divisions, railway networks, river systems, and coastal soundings are meticulously rendered, reflecting the extensive mapping projects undertaken during British colonial rule in the late 19th century. To the right, a large secondary map covers the South-Eastern Provinces of India, comprising modern-day Myanmar, Thailand, and the Malay Peninsula. Distinct color outlines categorize British territories alongside independent kingdoms and vassal states. Engraved and published by the esteemed firm of W. & A.K. Johnston in Edinburgh and London, the sheet demonstrates the high standard of fine line engraving and delicate hand coloring characteristic of 19th-century British commercial cartography.

Condition: Light marginal toning and minor handling wear typical for an atlas sheet of this period.. Original vertical center fold as issued with clean margins and vivid outline color.. Very light thumbing along the outer edges without impact to the engraved image.

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Renaissance & Classical European Cartographyc. 1885

India (Southern Sheet) and South-Eastern Provinces of India

By Keith Johnston / W. & A.K. Johnston

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1885 Lithograph with hand coloring by Keith Johnston / W. & A.K. Johnston documenting India, Ceylon (Sri Lanka), Myanmar (Burma), Southeast Asia. Measures 23.5 × 19.5 inches. Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Lithograph with hand coloring
Sheet / Plate Size
23.5 × 19.5 inches
Date / Era
c. 1885
Geographic Scope
India, Ceylon (Sri Lanka), Myanmar (Burma), Southeast Asia
Archive Catalog ID
fp9-img-2244
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Light marginal toning and minor handling wear typical for an atlas sheet of this period.
  • Original vertical center fold as issued with clean margins and vivid outline color.
  • Very light thumbing along the outer edges without impact to the engraved image.

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

This late Victorian steel-engraved lithograph presents a detailed depiction of Peninsular India, Ceylon, and the surrounding maritime passages. Published in Keith Johnston's General Atlas, the primary map spans from the Gulf of Cambay across the Deccan Plateau down to Cape Comorin and the island of Ceylon. Administrative divisions, railway networks, river systems, and coastal soundings are meticulously rendered, reflecting the extensive mapping projects undertaken during British colonial rule in the late 19th century. To the right, a large secondary map covers the South-Eastern Provinces of India, comprising modern-day Myanmar, Thailand, and the Malay Peninsula. Distinct color outlines categorize British territories alongside independent kingdoms and vassal states. Engraved and published by the esteemed firm of W. & A.K. Johnston in Edinburgh and London, the sheet demonstrates the high standard of fine line engraving and delicate hand coloring characteristic of 19th-century British commercial cartography.

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