COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Mellish, John
Date:
1815
Short Title:
An Historical Chart representing ... of the principal Empires of the World
Publisher:
John Mellish
Publisher Location:
Philadelphia
Type:
Timeline
Obj Height cm:
22
Obj Width cm:
40
Note:
Detailed full color chart showing the history of the Empires from 2300 B.C. to 1800 A.D. Chart includes explanation and note. Map is hand colored, includes note. Relief shown by hachures.
Reference:
Walsh p. 173
Subject:
Historical
Subject:
Data Visualization
Full Title:
An Historical chart representing in a chronological series the rife revolutions & fall of the principal empire of the World ... Engraved for Mayo's Ancient Geography & History. J. Vallace, Sc.(with map of) Roman Empire &c. Tyrus. (to accompany) An Atlas Of Ten Select Maps Of Ancient Geography Both Sacred And Profane; With A Chronological Table Of Universal History & Biography.
List No:
0497.012
Series No:
12
Engraver or Printer:
Tanner, H.S.
Engraver or Printer:
Vallance, J.
Engraver or Printer:
Mayo, Robert
Engraver or Printer:
Thackara, J.
Publication Author:
Mellish, John
Pub Date:
1815
Pub Title:
An Atlas Of Ten Select Maps Of Ancient Geography Both Sacred And Profane; With A Chronological Table Of Universal History & Biography. Being Intended As An Accompaniment To Mayo's Ancient Geography And History. Calculated For The Use Of Seminaries, &c. Philadelphia: Published By John Mellish (sic), No. 49 South Third Street, And Sold By The Principal Booksellers In The United States. 1815.
Pub Reference:
Walsh p. 173
Pub Note:
Maps copied from Wilkinson's Atlas Classica. This becomes the Finley Ancient Atlas. Lucas also used many of these maps in his General Atlas of 1823. Covers are half leather, marbled paper covered boards.
Pub List No:
0497.000
Pub Type:
Classical Atlas
Pub Maps:
9
Pub Height cm:
38
Pub Width cm:
29
Image No:
0497012
Authors:
Mellish, John
