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Scottish Antiquarian Collection

"Exploring the World through Pinkerton Maps: The Legacy of Scottish Antiquarian, John Pinkerton" In 1818, the renowned Scottish antiquarian and cartographer

Background imageScottish Antiquarian Collection: 1818, Pinkerton Map of the British Isles, England, Scotland, Ireland, John Pinkerton

1818, Pinkerton Map of the British Isles, England, Scotland, Ireland, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, UK

Background imageScottish Antiquarian Collection: 1818, Pinkerton Map of Chile, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer

1818, Pinkerton Map of Chile, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, UK

Background imageScottish Antiquarian Collection: 1818, Pinkerton Map of Persia, Iran, Afghanistan, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish

1818, Pinkerton Map of Persia, Iran, Afghanistan, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, UK

Background imageScottish Antiquarian Collection: 1818 Pinkerton Map Of The Northern United States

1818 Pinkerton Map Of The Northern United States
1818, Pinkerton Map of the Northern United States, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, UK

Background imageScottish Antiquarian Collection: 1818 Pinkerton Map Of The Austrian Empire John Pinkerton

1818 Pinkerton Map Of The Austrian Empire John Pinkerton
1818, Pinkerton Map of the Austrian Empire, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, UK

Background imageScottish Antiquarian Collection: 1818 Pinkerton Map Of Spain And Portugal John Pinkerton

1818 Pinkerton Map Of Spain And Portugal John Pinkerton
1818, Pinkerton Map of Spain and Portugal, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, UK

Background imageScottish Antiquarian Collection: 1818 Pinkerton Map Of South America John Pinkerton

1818 Pinkerton Map Of South America John Pinkerton
1818, Pinkerton Map of South America, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, UK

Background imageScottish Antiquarian Collection: 1818 Pinkerton Map Of Southern Scotland John Pinkerton

1818 Pinkerton Map Of Southern Scotland John Pinkerton
1818, Pinkerton Map of Southern Scotland, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, UK

Background imageScottish Antiquarian Collection: 1818 Pinkerton Map Of Russia In Europe John Pinkerton

1818 Pinkerton Map Of Russia In Europe John Pinkerton
1818, Pinkerton Map of Russia in Europe, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, UK

Background imageScottish Antiquarian Collection: 1818 Pinkerton Map Of Portugal John Pinkerton

1818 Pinkerton Map Of Portugal John Pinkerton
1818, Pinkerton Map of Portugal, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, UK

Background imageScottish Antiquarian Collection: 1818 Pinkerton Map Of Poland John Pinkerton 1758 – 1826

1818 Pinkerton Map Of Poland John Pinkerton 1758 – 1826
1818, Pinkerton Map of Poland, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, UK

Background imageScottish Antiquarian Collection: 1818 Pinkerton Map Of Peru John Pinkerton 1758 – 1826

1818 Pinkerton Map Of Peru John Pinkerton 1758 – 1826
1818, Pinkerton Map of Peru, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, UK

Background imageScottish Antiquarian Collection: 1818 Pinkerton Map Of Of Europe John Pinkerton

1818 Pinkerton Map Of Of Europe John Pinkerton
1818, Pinkerton Map of of Europe, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, UK

Background imageScottish Antiquarian Collection: 1818 Pinkerton Map Of North America And South America

1818 Pinkerton Map Of North America And South America
1818, Pinkerton Map of North America and South America, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, UK

Background imageScottish Antiquarian Collection: 1818 Pinkerton Map Of North America John Pinkerton

1818 Pinkerton Map Of North America John Pinkerton
1818, Pinkerton Map of North America, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, UK

Background imageScottish Antiquarian Collection: 1818 Pinkerton Map Of Northern Scotland John Pinkerton

1818 Pinkerton Map Of Northern Scotland John Pinkerton
1818, Pinkerton Map of Northern Scotland, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, UK

Background imageScottish Antiquarian Collection: 1818 Pinkerton Map Of Northern England John Pinkerton

1818 Pinkerton Map Of Northern England John Pinkerton
1818, Pinkerton Map of Northern England, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, UK

Background imageScottish Antiquarian Collection: 1818 Pinkerton Map Of Northern Africa And The Mediterranean

1818 Pinkerton Map Of Northern Africa And The Mediterranean
1818, Pinkerton Map of Northern Africa and the Mediterranean, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, UK

Background imageScottish Antiquarian Collection: 1818 Pinkerton Map Of Korea And Japan John Pinkerton

1818 Pinkerton Map Of Korea And Japan John Pinkerton
1818, Pinkerton Map of Korea and Japan, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, UK

Background imageScottish Antiquarian Collection: 1818 Pinkerton Map Of Ireland John Pinkerton

1818 Pinkerton Map Of Ireland John Pinkerton
1818, Pinkerton Map of Ireland, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, UK

Background imageScottish Antiquarian Collection: 1818 Pinkerton Map Of Holland Or The Netherlands

1818 Pinkerton Map Of Holland Or The Netherlands
1818, Pinkerton Map of Holland or the Netherlands, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, UK

Background imageScottish Antiquarian Collection: 1818 Pinkerton Map Of France John Pinkerton 1758 – 1826

1818 Pinkerton Map Of France John Pinkerton 1758 – 1826
1818, Pinkerton Map of France, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, UK

Background imageScottish Antiquarian Collection: 1818 Pinkerton Map Of Egypt John Pinkerton 1758 – 1826

1818 Pinkerton Map Of Egypt John Pinkerton 1758 – 1826
1818, Pinkerton Map of Egypt, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, UK

Background imageScottish Antiquarian Collection: 1818 Pinkerton Map Of Beligum John Pinkerton

1818 Pinkerton Map Of Beligum John Pinkerton
1818, Pinkerton Map of Beligum, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, UK

Background imageScottish Antiquarian Collection: 1818 Pinkerton Map Of Asia John Pinkerton 1758 – 1826

1818 Pinkerton Map Of Asia John Pinkerton 1758 – 1826
1818, Pinkerton Map of Asia, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, UK

Background imageScottish Antiquarian Collection: 1818 Pinkerton Map Of Africa John Pinkerton 1758 – 1826

1818 Pinkerton Map Of Africa John Pinkerton 1758 – 1826
1818, Pinkerton Map of Africa, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, UK

Background imageScottish Antiquarian Collection: 1818 Pinkerton Map Of British North America Or Canada

1818 Pinkerton Map Of British North America Or Canada
1818, Pinkerton Map of British North America or Canada, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, UK

Background imageScottish Antiquarian Collection: 1818 Pinkerton Map Of Australia And New Zealand

1818 Pinkerton Map Of Australia And New Zealand
1818, Pinkerton Map of Australia and New Zealand, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, UK

Background imageScottish Antiquarian Collection: 1818 Pinkerton Map Of Arabia And The Persian Gulf

1818 Pinkerton Map Of Arabia And The Persian Gulf
1818, Pinkerton Map of Arabia and the Persian Gulf, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, UK

Background imageScottish Antiquarian Collection: 1818 Pinkerton Map Of Chile John Pinkerton 1758 – 1826

1818 Pinkerton Map Of Chile John Pinkerton 1758 – 1826
1818, Pinkerton Map of Chile, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, UK

Background imageScottish Antiquarian Collection: 1809 Pinkerton Map Of Southern Africa John Pinkerton

1809 Pinkerton Map Of Southern Africa John Pinkerton
1809, Pinkerton Map of Southern Africa, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, UK

Background imageScottish Antiquarian Collection: 1818 Pinkerton Map Of Western Africa Niger Valley

1818 Pinkerton Map Of Western Africa Niger Valley
1818, Pinkerton Map of Western Africa, Niger Valley, Mountains of Kong, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, UK

Background imageScottish Antiquarian Collection: 1818 Pinkerton Map Of Turkey In Asia Iraq Syria

1818 Pinkerton Map Of Turkey In Asia Iraq Syria
1818, Pinkerton Map of Turkey in Asia, Iraq, Syria, and Palestine, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, UK

Background imageScottish Antiquarian Collection: 1818 Pinkerton Map Of The West Indies Antilles

1818 Pinkerton Map Of The West Indies Antilles
1818, Pinkerton Map of the West Indies, Antilles, and Caribbean Sea, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, UK

Background imageScottish Antiquarian Collection: 1818 Pinkerton Map Of The Southeastern United States

1818 Pinkerton Map Of The Southeastern United States
1818, Pinkerton Map of the Southeastern United States, Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, UK

Background imageScottish Antiquarian Collection: 1818 Pinkerton Map Of The Southern Hemisphere

1818 Pinkerton Map Of The Southern Hemisphere
1818, Pinkerton Map of the Southern Hemisphere, South Pole, Antarctic, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, UK

Background imageScottish Antiquarian Collection: 1818 Pinkerton Map Of The Northern Hemisphere

1818 Pinkerton Map Of The Northern Hemisphere
1818, Pinkerton Map of the Northern Hemisphere, North Pole, Arctic, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, UK

Background imageScottish Antiquarian Collection: 1818 Pinkerton Map Of The Eastern Hemisphere

1818 Pinkerton Map Of The Eastern Hemisphere
1818, Pinkerton Map of the Eastern Hemisphere, Asia, Africa, Europe, Australia, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, UK

Background imageScottish Antiquarian Collection: 1818 Pinkerton Map Of The American Southwest

1818 Pinkerton Map Of The American Southwest
1818, Pinkerton Map of the American Southwest, California, Louisiana, New Mexico, Texas, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, UK

Background imageScottish Antiquarian Collection: 1818 Pinkerton Map Of Turkey In Europe Greece Andamp

1818 Pinkerton Map Of Turkey In Europe Greece Andamp
1818, Pinkerton Map of Turkey in Europe, Greece andamp, the Balkans, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, UK

Background imageScottish Antiquarian Collection: 1818 Pinkerton Map Of The Western Hemisphere

1818 Pinkerton Map Of The Western Hemisphere
1818, Pinkerton Map of the Western Hemisphere, North America, South America, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, UK

Background imageScottish Antiquarian Collection: 1818 Pinkerton Map Of The Eastern Hemisphere

1818 Pinkerton Map Of The Eastern Hemisphere
1818, Pinkerton Map of the Eastern Hemisphere, Asia, Africa, Europe, Australia, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, UK

Background imageScottish Antiquarian Collection: 1818 Pinkerton Map Of The East Indies And Southeast Asia

1818 Pinkerton Map Of The East Indies And Southeast Asia
1818, Pinkerton Map of the East Indies and Southeast Asia, Singapore, Borneo, Java, Sumatra, Thailand, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, UK

Background imageScottish Antiquarian Collection: 1818 Pinkerton Map Of The British Isles England

1818 Pinkerton Map Of The British Isles England
1818, Pinkerton Map of the British Isles, England, Scotland, Ireland, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, UK

Background imageScottish Antiquarian Collection: 1818 Pinkerton Map Of Southwestern Germany Bavaria

1818 Pinkerton Map Of Southwestern Germany Bavaria
1818, Pinkerton Map of Southwestern Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, UK

Background imageScottish Antiquarian Collection: 1818 Pinkerton Map Of Southern England Includes London

1818 Pinkerton Map Of Southern England Includes London
1818, Pinkerton Map of Southern England, includes London, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, UK

Background imageScottish Antiquarian Collection: 1818 Pinkerton Map Of Southern Africa Congo Monomotapa

1818 Pinkerton Map Of Southern Africa Congo Monomotapa
1818, Pinkerton Map of Southern Africa, Congo, Monomotapa, Cape Colony, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, UK

Background imageScottish Antiquarian Collection: 1818 Pinkerton Map Of Persia Iran Afghanistan

1818 Pinkerton Map Of Persia Iran Afghanistan
1818, Pinkerton Map of Persia, Iran, Afghanistan, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, UK




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"Exploring the World through Pinkerton Maps: The Legacy of Scottish Antiquarian, John Pinkerton" In 1818, the renowned Scottish antiquarian and cartographer, John Pinkerton, unveiled a series of remarkable maps that would forever change our understanding of the world. One such masterpiece was his Pinkerton Map of the British Isles, meticulously crafted to showcase England, Scotland, and Ireland in stunning detail. With intricate borders and vivid colors, this map became an invaluable resource for scholars and travelers alike. But Pinkerton's genius did not stop there. His Pinkerton Map of Persia opened a window into the exotic lands of Iran and Afghanistan. Through meticulous research and artistic skill, he captured every mountain range and desert oasis with astonishing accuracy. This map served as a testament to his dedication as a scholar. From Northern Africa to Australia and New Zealand; from Spain and Portugal to Southern Scotland; from South America to Russia in Europe - each map bore witness to John Pinkerton's insatiable curiosity about the world around him. As a Scottish antiquarian deeply rooted in his heritage, he sought not only to document but also preserve history through these magnificent works. Pinkerton's maps were more than just geographical representations; they were gateways into forgotten worlds. His attention to detail brought life back into ancient empires on his Austrian Empire map while revealing hidden treasures along Peru's rugged terrain. As we explore these masterpieces today - carefully preserved relics from two centuries ago - we are reminded of John Pinkerton's unwavering passion for knowledge. His legacy lives on through these maps that continue captivating both historians and adventurers alike. So let us celebrate this visionary Scottish antiquarian who left an indelible mark on cartography with his extraordinary creations. Through them, we can still embark on journeys across time and space – guided by the brilliance of John Pinkerton himself.