Detail View: David Rumsey Historical Map Collection: Chart of the World, on Mercators Projection
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Author:
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Thomson, John
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Author:
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Wyld, James, 1790-1836
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Date:
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1824
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Short Title:
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Chart of the World, on Mercators Projection
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Publisher:
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John Thomson
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Publisher Location:
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Edinburgh
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Type:
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Atlas Map
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Obj Height cm:
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37
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Obj Width cm:
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51
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Scale 1:
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None shown
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Note:
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Outline colored boundaries. Detailed map of the World on Mercator's projection. The atlas is the second edition and includes the extra map of the Arctic and two extra maps of Australia. The text adds a section on Voyages of Discovery. Two additional maps are laid in, one of South America, the other of Mexico. Each map has a small vignette illustrating a subject related to the map. Half leather paper-covered boards with label pasted on front printed with title. Relief shown pictorially.
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Reference:
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cfP6043.
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World Area:
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World
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Subject:
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Classical
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Full Title:
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Chart of the World, on Mercators Projection. Drawn by J. Wyld. Engraved by Hewitt. Published by John Thomson & Co. Edinburgh. (to accompany) A General Atlas, Containing Maps illustrating some important periods in Ancient History; and distinct Maps of the several Empires, Kingdoms and States In The World, From Original Drawings according to the latest Treaties by J. Wyld and Engraved by N.R. Hewitt. Edinburgh, Printed for John Thomson & Co for Baldwin, Cradock & Joy, London & John Cumming, Dublin.
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List No:
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2713.028
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Page No:
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7
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Series No:
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28
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Engraver or Printer:
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Lizars, W.H.
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Engraver or Printer:
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Hewitt, N.R.
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Publication Author:
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Wyld, James, 1790-1836
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Publication Author:
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Thomson, John
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Pub Date:
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1824
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Pub Title:
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A General Atlas, Containing Maps illustrating some important periods in Ancient History; and distinct Maps of the several Empires, Kingdoms and States In The World, From Original Drawings according to the latest Treaties by J. Wyld and Engraved by N.R. Hewitt. Edinburgh, Printed for John Thomson & Co for Baldwin, Cradock & Joy, London & John Cumming, Dublin.
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Pub Reference:
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cfP6043.
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Pub Note:
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This is the second edition and includes the extra map of the Arctic and two extra maps of Australia. The text adds a section on Voyages of Discovery. Two additional maps are laid in, one of South America, the other of Mexico. Half leather paper-covered boards with label pasted on front printed with title.
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Pub List No:
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2713.000
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Pub Type:
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World Atlas
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Pub Maps:
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46
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Pub Height cm:
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37
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Pub Width cm:
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28
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Image No:
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2713028
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Authors:
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Wyld, James, 1790-1836; Thomson, John
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