Historic Maps » N. Hemisphere, plane of London. by Buchanan, George; Thomson, John from 1816

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Author: Buchanan, George; Thomson, John

Date: 1816

Short Title: N. Hemisphere, plane of London.

Publisher: Edinburgh: John Thomson; London: Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy; Dublin: John Cumming

Type: Atlas Map

Obj Height cm: 58

Obj Width cm: 51

Scale 1: 41,000,000

Note: "Engraved map. Outline hand color. Relief shown by hachures. ""N.B. The scale is quite correct for distances from London; it is also very nearly so for distances on any part of the meridian of London or on any lines passing through London."""

World Area: Northern Hemisphere ; World

Full Title: Northern Hemisphere projected on the plane of the horizon of London. By Geo. Buchanan. J. & G. Menzies sculpt., Edinr. Projected & engraved for Thomson's New general atlas, 20th Sept. 1816.

List No: 1007.007

Page No: No. 6

Series No: 11

Engraver or Printer: J. & G. Menzies

Publication Author: Thomson, John

Pub Date: 1817

Pub Title: A new general atlas, consisting of a series of geographical designs, on various projections, exhibiting the form and component parts of the globe; and a collection of maps and charts, delineating the natural and political divisions of the empires, kingdoms, and states in the World. Constructed from the best systematic works, and the most authentic voyages and travels. With a memoir of the progress of geography, a summary of physical geography, and a consulting index to facilitate the finding out of places. Edinburgh: Printed by George Ramsay and Company, for John Thomson and Company, Edinburgh; Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, London; and John Cumming, Dublin. 1817.

Pub Reference: P731; Newberry Library: Ayer +135 T4 1817.

Pub Note: See note field above.

Pub List No: 1007.000

Pub Type: World Atlas

Pub Maps: 84

Pub Height cm: 55

Pub Width cm: 45

Image No: 1007007

Institution: Rumsey Collection

Ownership Statement: Copyright 2005