COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Rand McNally and Company
Date:
1879
Short Title:
Map of the World.
Publisher:
Rand McNally
Publisher Location:
Chicago
Type:
Atlas Map
Obj Height cm:
33
Obj Width cm:
49
Scale 1:
85,000,000
Note:
Map in color on a Mercator's projection.
World Area:
World
Full Title:
Rand, McNally & Co.'s Map of the World.
List No:
4520.001
Page No:
14-15
Series No:
4
Publication Author:
Rand McNally and Company
Pub Date:
1879
Pub Title:
Rand, McNally & Co.'s Business Atlas Containing Large Scale Maps of Each State and Territory of the United States, The Provinces Of Canada, West India Islands, Etc., Etc. Together with a Complete Reference Map of the World ... Accompanied by a New and Original Compilation and Ready Reference Index, Showing in Detail the Entire Railroad System of North America ... Chicago: Rand, McNally & Co., Printers, Engravers And Publishers. 1878-9. (on verso) Entered ... 1878, by Rand, McNally & Co. ... Washington, D.C.
Pub Reference:
Phillips, 1402.
Pub Note:
The fourth edition of Rand McNally's first atlas, dated 1878-9 on the title page. The first edition was issued in 1876-77, and only included the Pacific slope states. Phillips shows editions of 1876-77, 1877, 1878, 1878-79, and 1880. Maps with printed full and outline color. Atlas is bound in brown cloth covers with "Rand, McNally & Co's Business Atlas" and a train illustration stamped in gilt. The spine bears the same title plus the year "1879" in gilt.
Pub List No:
4520.000
Pub Type:
National Atlas
Pub Maps:
50
Pub Height cm:
37
Pub Width cm:
29
Image No:
4520001
Authors:
Rand McNally and Company
Collection:
Rumsey Collection
