Comparative View of the Principal Mountains and Rivers of the World - Aikman c.1850 This 1900 share certificate is

This 1900 share certificate is a fascinating non-cartographic artifact from the Straits Settlements era

it provided a definitive visual guide to the terrain that shaped the history of the Macedonian Empire and the northern frontiers of the Roman world

Description: An intricate and historically significant 18th-century map of Sumatra

Drawn by: Nicolas Sanson (the Elder)

academic layout that emphasizes clarity and historical literacy

Comparative View of the Principal Mountains and Rivers of the World - Aikman c.1850 This 1900 share certificate isA. & C. Blacks Comparative Physical Geography (c. 18501860) Title: Physical Geography: Comparative View of the Principal Mountains and Rivers of the World Publisher: Adam & Charles Black Engraver: George Aikman Origin: Edinburgh, Scotland Date: c. 18501860 Technique: Steel engraving with original hand colouring The Narrative: Nature Measured and Ranked This striking "comparative" chart is a masterpiece of Victorian era information design, capturing a