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LOT 5456:
Map of Asia by Alex Findlay 1853
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Map of Asia by Alex Findlay 1853
Antique map of Asia by Alex. Findlay published by William Tegg London 1853.
Alexander George Findlay (1812 - 1875) was an English geographer and hydrographer, descendant of the Findlays of Arbroath, Forfarshire. Findlay devoted himself to the compilation of geographical and hydrographical works and in 1844 he was elected a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. On the death of Richard Holland Laurie of Laurie & Whittle, the London geographical and print publisher in 1858, Findlay took over the business.
Size: 11.75in x 9.5in (30cm x 24cm)
Condition: The print is in excellent condition but please inspect the image carefully as it is very accurate.
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