Map of Africa. / Mitchell, Samuel Augustus / 1839

Map of Africa. Mitchell, Samuel Augustus, 1839

Map of Africa. / Mitchell, Samuel Augustus / 1839

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Full Title: Map of Africa. Engraved to Illustrate Mitchell's School and Family Geography. No. 14. (with) Map of Liberia. No. 15. Engraved by J.H. Young. Entered ... 1839, by S. Augustus Mitchell ... Connecticut.

Author: Mitchell, Samuel Augustus

Date: 1839

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Author: Mitchell, Samuel Augustus

Date: 1839

Short Title: Map of Africa.

Publisher: Philadelphia: Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co.

Type: Atlas Map

Object Height cm: 20

Object Width cm: 27

Scale 1: 43,000,000

Note: Includes the inset of Liberia. In full color by country or region. Explanation of symbols included.

Reference: P6085.

World Area: Africa

Subject: School

List No: 0523.011

Series No: 12

Engraver or Printer: Young, J.H.

Published In: Mitchell's School Atlas. Philadelphia: Thomas, Cowperthwait & Company. MDCCCXXXIX. Entered ... 1839, by S. Augustus Mitchell ... Connecticut.

Publication Author: Mitchell, Samuel Augustus

Publication Date: 1839

Publication Reference: P6085.

Publication Note: 1st edition, with the date of 1839 in Roman numerals on the cover. 16 numbered maps on 12 pages. The true first edition, first state. Rare. The maps in this edition are engraved; all later editions use lithography. Full color. Covers are brown paper covered boards with the above title and black leather spine. Index to maps printed on the back cover.

Publication List No: 0523.000

Publication Type: School Atlas

Publication Maps: 12

Publication Height cm: 31

Publication Width cm: 25

Image No: 0523011

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