S.E. Peninsula and Malaysia

infoJohnston, William; Johnston, Keith (A.K.); 1849

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The colonial possessions of Britain, the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal and Denmark are shown on this mid-19th century map of Southeast Asia. There are inset maps of Penang Island and Singapore, and text describing the region’s colonial history.

Details
Date
1849
Map Maker
Johnston, William; Johnston, Keith (A.K.)
Printer/Publisher
John Johnstone; Robert Weir
Publication Location
Edinburgh; Glasgow
Attributes

Longitude and Latitude

Written Note/Details

Contour Lines/Elevation

Insets

Inset Map

Legend

Features

Kampong/Village

Military Fort

Port

River

Population Density

Colonial Possessions

Regional Border

Mountain/Volcano

Shoal

Library Catalogue

Main Title
S.E. Peninsula and Malaysia / by A.K. Johnston ; engraved by W. & A.K. Johnston.
Barcode
B18149040E
Personal Author
Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1804-1871, cartographer, engraver
Extent
1 scans.
Description
This is a map of Southeast Asia. The countries under the control of the various sovereignties are outlined in different colours. The colours of differentiation are: British in red; Dutch in orange; Spanish in green; Portuguese in purple and Danish in brown. In the insets are maps of Penang (Prince of Wales Island) and Singapore.
Imprint
Edinburgh : John Johnstone ; Glasgow : Robert Weir, [1849]
Date Published
1849
BRN
12497660

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