Composite: Mediterranean. / Faden, William / 1785

Composite: Mediterranean. Faden, William, 1785

Composite: Mediterranean. / Faden, William / 1785

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Full Title: (Composite of) A map of the Mediterranean Sea with the adjacent regions and seas in Europe, Asia and Africa. By William Faden, Geographer to the King. London, printed for Wm. Faden, Charing Cross, March 1st, 1785.

Author: Faden, William

Date: 1785

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Author: Faden, William

Date: 1785

Short Title: Composite: Mediterranean.

Publisher: London: William Faden

Type: Composite Map

Object Height cm: 63

Object Width cm: 178

Scale 1: 2,850,000

Note: Two engraved maps. Full hand col. Relief shown pictorially. Contents: (West sheet) -- (East sheet). Prime meridians: London and Ferro. Illustrated cartouche. Printed on 4 sheets. David Rumsey Collection copy: the 4 sheets mounted together as 2.

World Area: Eastern Hemisphere

List No: 2104.024

Page No: 22-23

Series No: 26

Published In: (General atlas. 1811)

Publication Author: Faden, William

Publication Date: 1811

Publication Reference: Cf Phillips 6010, 6013, 6047.

Publication Note: See note field above.

Publication List No: 2104.000

Publication Type: World Atlas

Publication Maps: 56

Publication Height cm: 60

Publication Width cm: 47

Image No: 2104024

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