Abyssinia Ethiopia Nubia Addis Ababa Mekelle 1865 Johnston large folio map

Upper Nubia and Abyssinia.(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Africa, East Africa, Abyssinia, Nubia, Addis Ababa, Mekelle).Issued 1865, Edinburgh & London by Wm. Blackwood for K. Johnston.Fine oversize mid 19th century engraved map with original outline hand color. A nice large map of the era. From an uncommon atlas, a monumental folio production which was quite expensive in its day and hence had a relatively small circulation compared to smaller format atlases. Well preserved, clean, nice looking example with pleasing age patina.Original center fold as issued. Printed on heavy thick paper, shipped in a tube weighing over 8 ounces.Sheet Measures c. 19 1/2" H x 24" W.Engraved Area Measures c. 17 1/4" H x 22 1/2" .Cartographic Reference(s): Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 2. [R30011].