COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Smith, Charles
Date:
1808
Short Title:
Egypt.
Publisher:
C. Smith
Publisher Location:
London
Type:
Atlas Map
Obj Height cm:
37
Obj Width cm:
28
Scale 1:
1,900,000
Reference:
P6028.
Country:
Egypt
Full Title:
Egypt.
List No:
0908.041
Page No:
40
Series No:
41
Engraver or Printer:
Smith, B.
Publication Author:
Smith, Charles
Pub Date:
1808
Pub Title:
Smith's New General Atlas Containing Distinct Maps Of all the Principal Empires, Kingdoms, & States Throughout the World Carefully delineated from the best Authorities extant. London, Printed for C. Smith, Mapseller extraordinary, To his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, No. 172, Strand. 1808. (title page only) Halliwell fect.
Pub Reference:
P6028.
Pub Note:
.The first edition; Phillips shows editions of 1808, 1816, 1818, 1826, 1830, and 1836. The last edition had 46 maps on 56 sheets. This was obviously a popular atlas that had a long publishing run. Smith also made globes, several of which were used (with credit given) as sources by Josiah Loring of Boston. Maps are hand painted with outline color.
Pub List No:
0908.000
Pub Type:
World Atlas
Pub Maps:
43
Pub Height cm:
40
Pub Width cm:
33
Image No:
0908041
Authors:
Smith, Charles
