The World On Mercator's Projection. / Melish, John / 1820

The World On Mercator's Projection. Melish, John, 1820

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Full Title: The World on Mercator's Projection; with all the latest Discoveries. H.S. Tanner sc. Published 1st June 1816 by J. Melish, Philadelphia. Improved to 1820.

Author: Melish, John

Date: 1820

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Author: Melish, John

Date: 1820

Short Title: The World On Mercator's Projection.

Publisher: Philadelphia: John Melish

Type: Atlas Map

Object Height cm: 25

Object Width cm: 34

Scale 1: 135,000,000

Note: In outline color. Map includes a guide for computing distance from one place to another. Includes the routes of explorers including Cook and Perouse.

Reference: Walsh p188 (1816 ed.); Ristow p188.

World Area: World

Subject: School

Full Title: The World on Mercator's Projection; with all the latest Discoveries. H.S. Tanner sc. Published 1st June 1816 by J. Melish, Philadelphia. Improved to 1820.

List No: 4519.003

Series No: 5

Engraver or Printer: Tanner, H.S.

Published In: Melish's Universal School Atlas. Philadelphia, Published 1816. Improved to 1820. S. Harrison, Sc.

Publication Author: Melish, John

Publication Date: 1820

Publication Reference: Walsh p188 (1816 ed.); Ristow p188.

Publication Note: The third edition, complete with eight outline color maps. Rare. With marble covered half-leather boards and "School Atlas" imprinted on spine.

Publication List No: 4519.000

Publication Type: School Atlas

Publication Maps: 8

Publication Height cm: 28

Publication Width cm: 24

Image No: 4519003

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