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David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
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David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
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Author:
Charpentier, Jean de, 1786-1855
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Charpentier, Jean de, 1786-1855
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Author:
Forbes, Edward, 1815-1854
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Forbes, Edward, 1815-1854
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Author:
Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1804-1871
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Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1804-1871
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Date:
1854
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1854
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Short Title:
Alps glacier systems.
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Alps glacier systems.
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Publisher:
William Blackwood & Sons
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William Blackwood & Sons
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Publisher Location:
Edinburgh
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Edinburgh
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Type:
Atlas Map
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Atlas Map
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Obj Height cm:
53
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53
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Obj Width cm:
62
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120,000
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120,000
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Note:
Four col. maps on 1 sheet. Includes 4 inset maps and 2 diagrams. Contents: Map of the glacier system of Mont Blanc. Scale (ca. 1:120,000) -- Map of the snow-field glaciers of the Bernese Oberland. Scale (ca. 1:120,000) -- Sketch of part of the Mer de Glace of Chamouni -- Map of the limits of the erratic deposit of the valley of the Rhone by J. de Charpentier -- Eye sketch of the glacier of Miace -- Eye sketch of the glacier of Allalein in the valley of Saas -- Sketch of the glacier of Talefre -- Eye sketch of the glacier of Schonhorn near the Simplon -- Sketch showing the actual elevation of the snow line in different latitudes from the Equator to the poles -- Diagram showing the actual slope of the Mer de Glace, and its tributaries. "Geology no. 9."
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Four col. maps on 1 sheet. Includes 4 inset maps and 2 diagrams. Contents: Map of the glacier system of Mont Blanc. Scale (ca. 1:120,000) -- Map of the snow-field glaciers of the Bernese Oberland. Scale (ca. 1:120,000) -- Sketch of part of the Mer de Glace of Chamouni -- Map of the limits of the erratic deposit of the valley of the Rhone by J. de Charpentier -- Eye sketch of the glacier of Miace -- Eye sketch of the glacier of Allalein in the valley of Saas -- Sketch of the glacier of Talefre -- Eye sketch of the glacier of Schonhorn near the Simplon -- Sketch showing the actual elevation of the snow line in different latitudes from the Equator to the poles -- Diagram showing the actual slope of the Mer de Glace, and its tributaries. "Geology no. 9."
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Reference:
Marcou, J. Mapoteca geologica americana, 51.
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Marcou, J. Mapoteca geologica americana, 51.
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Country:
France
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France
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Country:
Switzerland
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Switzerland
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Region:
Alps
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Alps
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Subject:
Physical
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Full Title:
Illustrations of the glacier systems of the Alps and of glacial phenomena in general. From the surveys and sketches of Professor Forbes, the maps of Raymond, Weiss, Charpentier &c., by A.K. Johnston, F.R.S.E. Engraved by W. & A.K. Johnston. William Blackwood & Sons, Edinburgh & London. 1st. November 1854. (1856)
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Illustrations of the glacier systems of the Alps and of glacial phenomena in general. From the surveys and sketches of Professor Forbes, the maps of Raymond, Weiss, Charpentier &c., by A.K. Johnston, F.R.S.E. Engraved by W. & A.K. Johnston. William Blackwood & Sons, Edinburgh & London. 1st. November 1854. (1856)
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List No:
0372.010
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0372.010
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Page No:
Pl. 9
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Pl. 9
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Series No:
40
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40
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Engraver or Printer:
W. & A.K. Johnston Limited
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W. & A.K. Johnston Limited
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Publication Author:
Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1804-1871
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Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1804-1871
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Pub Date:
1856
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1856
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Pub Title:
The physical atlas of natural phenomena by Alexander Keith Johnston, F.R.S.E., F.R.G.S., F.G.S. ... A new and enlarged edition. William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh and London, MDCCCLVI. [The Author reserves the right of translation]
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The physical atlas of natural phenomena by Alexander Keith Johnston, F.R.S.E., F.R.G.S., F.G.S. ... A new and enlarged edition. William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh and London, MDCCCLVI. [The Author reserves the right of translation]
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Pub Reference:
Phillips, 229.
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Phillips, 229.
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Pub Note:
2nd ed., enlarged. 1st ed. was 1848. Most of the maps are lithographed in color, but some are still engraved. The 1848 ed. was entirely engraved. Maps have both hand and printed color. Covers are half red leather dark teal cloth covered boards with "Atlas." embossed on the spine in gold .
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2nd ed., enlarged. 1st ed. was 1848. Most of the maps are lithographed in color, but some are still engraved. The 1848 ed. was entirely engraved. Maps have both hand and printed color. Covers are half red leather dark teal cloth covered boards with "Atlas." embossed on the spine in gold .
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Pub List No:
0372.000
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0372.000
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Pub Type:
Physical Atlas
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Physical Atlas
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Pub Maps:
38
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Pub Height cm:
59
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Pub Width cm:
40
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Image No:
0372010
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0372010
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Authors:
Charpentier, Jean de, 1786-1855; Forbes, Edward, 1815-1854; Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1804-1871
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