ORIGINAL ENGLISH LITHOGRAPH, SIR ALEXANDER JOHNSTON 1821 - The History Gift Store

ORIGINAL ENGLISH LITHOGRAPH, SIR ALEXANDER JOHNSTON 1821

$30.00
British colonial officer who was offered a commission in the Dragoons at age 11! He went on to become Chief Justice of Ceylon implementing many reforms including abolishing slavery and brought Ceylonese cultural arts to Britain. He was knighted by Queen Victoria. By Henry Fisher 1821. A copy of this lithograph is used to illustrate the Wikipedia entry for Johnston and a copy is in the collection of the National Galleries of Scotland. Minor foxing.  Professionally matted to 8” x 10” for an off the shelf frame from Michael’s, Walmart etc. Genuine 200 year old original.
Item ID: B7397

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ORIGINAL ENGLISH LITHOGRAPH, SIR ALEXANDER JOHNSTON 1821

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