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Collection:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Author:
Thomson, John
Date:
1817
Short Title:
Heights of mountains.
Publisher:
John Cumming
Dublin
Publisher:
John Thomson
Edinburgh
Publisher:
Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy
London
Type:
View
Obj Height cm:
51
Obj Width cm:
64
Note:
Engraved view. Includes vertical scale with names of heights.
World Area:
World
Subject:
Mountains Rivers
Full Title:
A comparative view of the heights of the principal mountains and other elevations in the World. Drawn & engraved for Thomson's New general atlas by W. & D. Lizars, Edinburgh. (1817)
List No:
1007.001
Page No:
after p. xii
Series No:
4
Engraver or Printer:
Hewitt, N. R.; W. & D. Lizars
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:
1007001
Institution:
Rumsey Collection
Ownership Statement:
Copyright 2005
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