COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
D'Orbigny, Alcide (1802-1857)
Date:
1842
Short Title:
Covers: Carte Generale de la Republique De Bolivia.
Type:
Covers
Obj Height cm:
32
Obj Width cm:
24
Note:
Marbled dark green light cardboard slipcover with matching wrap.
Full Title:
(Covers to) Carte Generale de la Republique De Bolivia Dressee par A'D'Orbigny D'Apres Ses Interaires eleves dans le cours des Annees 1830, 1831, 1832 et 1833 et Dediee a S. G. le Capitaine General D. Andres Santa Cruz President de La Rep. De Bolicia ... 1839 ... Revue par l'Auteur en 1842.
List No:
7829.001
Series No:
1
Engraver or Printer:
L. Boussard
Engraver or Printer:
Lemercier, Benard
Publication Author:
D'Orbigny, Alcide (1802-1857)
Pub Date:
1842
Pub Title:
Carte Generale de la Republique De Bolivia Dressee par A'D'Orbigny D'Apres Ses Interaires eleves dans le cours des Annees 1830, 1831, 1832 et 1833 et Dediee a S. G. le Capitaine General D. Andres Santa Cruz President de La Rep. De Bolicia ... 1839 ... Revue par l'Auteur en 1842.
Pub Note:
Second edition. A rare geologic map published to accompany D'Orbigny's description of travel in the region undertaken 1830-1833 and entitled, "Voyage dans l'Amerique Meridionale," published in Paris 1835 and 1847. Cut into 15 panels and mounted on linen. Hand colored. In French. "econd edition of D'Orbigny's rare geological map of Bolivia, first published in Paris in 1839, with a third edition also issued in 1843. Provides a remarkably detailed treatment of Bolivia, being the first scientific map of the country to focus on its geology. The map is based upon D'Orbigny's expeditions in the region between 1830 and 1833 and was published to accompany his Voyage dans l'Amerique Meridionale, published in Paris between 1835 and 1847." (Ruderman, 2013)
Pub List No:
7829.000
Pub Type:
Case Map
Pub Maps:
1
Pub Height cm:
32
Pub Width cm:
24
Image No:
7829001.jp2
Authors:
D'Orbigny, Alcide (1802-1857)
