Historic Maps » Terrestrial magnetism. by Sabine, Edward, Sir, 1788-1883; (Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1804-1871) from 1856

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Author: Sabine, Edward, Sir, 1788-1883; (Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1804-1871)

Date: 1856

Short Title: Terrestrial magnetism.

Publisher: Edinburgh: William Blackwood & Sons

Type: Atlas Map

Obj Height cm: 53

Obj Width cm: 62

Scale 1: 175,000,000

Note: Seven col. lithographed maps on 1 sheet. Contents: Lines of equal declination epoch 1840 -- Magnetic inclination epoch 1840 -- Magnetic declination epoch 1787 -- Magnetic inclination epoch 1780 -- Magnetic declination from 650 to 900 N. lat. as computed by Gauss's theory -- Isodynamic lines, epoch 1840 -- Magnetic inclination from 650 to 900 N. lat. as computed from Gauss's theory, lines of magnetic force from 650 to 900 N. lat. ...

World Area: World

Subject: Physical

Full Title: Terrestrial magnetism by Colonel Edward Sabine, R.A.V.P.R.S. Engraved by W. & A.K. Johnston. William Blackwood & Sons, Edinburgh & London. (1856)

List No: 0372.024

Page No: Pl. 23

Series No: 29

Engraver or Printer: W. & A.K. Johnston Limited

Publication Author: Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1804-1871

Pub Date: 1856

Pub Title: The physical atlas of natural phenomena by Alexander Keith Johnston, F.R.S.E., F.R.G.S., F.G.S. ... A new and enlarged edition. William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh and London, MDCCCLVI. [The Author reserves the right of translation]

Pub Reference: Phillips, 229.

Pub Note: "2nd ed., enlarged. 1st ed. was 1848. Most of the maps are lithographed in color, but some are still engraved. The 1848 ed. was entirely engraved. Maps have both hand and printed color. Covers are half red leather dark teal cloth covered boards with ""Atlas."" embossed on the spine in gold ."

Pub List No: 0372.000

Pub Type: Physical Atlas

Pub Maps: 38

Pub Height cm: 59

Pub Width cm: 40

Image No: 0372024

Institution: Rumsey Collection

Ownership Statement: Copyright 2005