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The world on a plane of a meridian ...
Hughes, William, 1818-1...
The world on a plane of...
1864
14487.004
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[Hughes, William, 1818-1876, Bartholomew, John, 1831-1893]
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The world on a plane of a meridian. -- The world on the plane of the equator. -- The world on the plane of the horizon of London. By J. Bartholomew, F.R.G.S. George Philip & Son, London & Liverpool.
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14487.004
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Three maps representing the world, with hemispheres divided between the Western and Eastern Hemispheres, as well as the Southern and Northern Hemispheres, on both the plane of the equator, and the plane of the horizon of London. Maps show political boundaries, cities, topography, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, and islands. Relief shown with hachures. Maps include latitudinal and longitudinal lines. Scales differ. Colored lithograph. Together, maps are 50 x 60 cm, on double sheet 56 x 70 cm.
The world on Mercator's projection.
Hughes, William, 1818-1...
The world on Mercator's...
1864
14487.005
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[Hughes, William, 1818-1876, Bartholomew, John, 1831-1893]
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The world on Mercator's projection. By J. Bartholomew, F.R.G.S. George Philip & Son, London & Liverpool.
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14487.005
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Map representing the world. Shows political boundaries, cities, topography, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, and islands. Relief shown with hachures. Includes sailing routes and distances. With latitudinal and longitudinal lines. Colored lithograph. Map is 51 x 63 cm, on double sheet 56 x 70 cm.
The British Empire in 1864 : On a uniform scale of 1:20,000,000 ...
Hughes, William, 1818-1...
The British Empire in 1...
1864
14487.007
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Hughes, William, 1818-1876
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The British Empire in 1864 : On a uniform scale of 1:20,000,000 : North America -- The British Islands -- India -- Ascension -- St. Helena -- Falkland -- Bermuda -- Mauritius -- Sketch map of the world, showing the relative positions of the various portions of The British Empire. -- Gibraltar -- Malta -- Heligoland -- Aden -- Hong Kong -- Labuan -- New Zealand -- West Indies -- West Africa -- South Africa -- Norfolk -- Australia. By W. Hughes, F.R.G.S. George Philip & Son, London & Liverpool.
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14487.007
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Twenty-one maps representing the British Empire in 1864. Maps show political boundaries, cities, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, and islands. Maps include latitudinal and longitudinal lines, as well as bar scales given in English miles and kilometers. With statistical tables showing square meters and population for each map. Colored lithograph. Together, maps are 51 x 61 cm, on double sheet 56 x 70 cm.
Mappemonde de géographie moderne.
Duval, Henri (Henri Lou...
Mappemonde de géographi...
1839
14254.013
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Duval, Henri (Henri Louis Nicolas), 1783-1854
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Mappemonde de géographie moderne. Par Henri Duval, Chevalier de la Légion-d'Honneur; Professeur d'Histoire, de Géographie, de Belles-Lettres, etc., etc. Gravé par Laguillermie rue des Noyers No. 56. Delloye, Libraire, Rue des Filles St. Thomas, No 13, Place de la Bourse. Tous les Exemplaires ont le Timbre de l'Auteur. La lettre gravé par Blanchard.
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14254.013
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Engraved, hand-colored world map as two circular hemispheres: Eastern and Western, showing political boundaries, cities, topography, coastlines, ocean currents and routes of travel. Title translates to: Modern geography world map. Includes latitudinal and longitudinal lines, as well as a legend. Accompanied by descriptive text - surface area, population and political divisions - in circles within margins. Circles are color-coded in association with each continent, such as green for North America and orange for South America. Also features texts describing the oceans and "Climats astronomiques" [= astronomical climates]. Rings around the hemispheres delineate climatic zones, such as "glaciale artique" [= frigid arctic] and "torride" [= torrid]. With addresses in top corners: L'Auteur, Rue des Martyrs, no 23, Chaussée-d'Antin -- Adopté pour les maisons Royles d'Éducation de la Légion-d'Honneur. Map is 34 x 56 cm, on sheet 42 x 61 cm. In second section: Histoire et géographie modernes [= Modern history and geography].
[World map].
Blondeau, active 18th c...
[World map].
1809
14318.002
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Blondeau, active 18th century-19th century
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[World map].
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14318.002
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Seven figures together on one plate, each illustrating a different element of the earth, and beyond. Fig. 1 and 2 shows five classes of animals. Fig. 3 is a celestial map showing the solar system with the sun centered and surrounded by seven planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus). Fig. 4 is a terrestrial map, with generalized features - such as Terre [= land] and Mer [= sea] - rather than specific place names. Fig. 5 and 6 depict the Western and Eastern Hemispheres, each as a circle. Finally, Fig. 7 presents a sample bar scale. With a legend indicating the signs for each planet pictured. Hand-colored engraving. "Pl. I" in upper right margin. Map is 18 x 15 cm, on sheet 21 x 17 cm.
Mappe-Monde our carte generale de la terre.
Blondeau, active 18th c...
Mappe-Monde our carte g...
1809
14318.003
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Blondeau, active 18th century-19th century
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Mappe-Monde our carte generale de la terre. Blondeau sculp.
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14318.003
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World map with the Western and Eastern Hemispheres as two circles. Shows continental boundaries, coastlines, major lakes, drainage and islands. Includes latitudinal and longitudinal lines. With inset map: [Earth's revolution around the sun]. Inset features the annual rotating angle of sunlight, as well as the equinoxes and solstices. Hand-colored engraving. Map is 20 x 36 cm, on fold-out sheet 22 x 42 cm.
No. 13: Courants et mouvements generaux de la mer
Andriveau-Goujon, Eugen...
No. 13: Courants et mou...
1863
13421.018
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Andriveau-Goujon, Eugene
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Courants et mouvements generaux de la mer : D'apres le Lt. F. Maury. Publiee par J. Andriveau-Goujon, Paris, 21, Rue du Bac. Imp. Lemercier. (to accompany) Atlas classique et universel de geographie ancienne et moderne ... Nouvelle edition. 1863.
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13421.018
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Hand color map of the world, with inset: Diagramme des vents et profil de l'atmosphere. Shows direction of wind currents. Includes color coded reference.
No. 14: Courants de l'atmosphere
Andriveau-Goujon, Eugen...
No. 14: Courants de l'a...
1863
13421.021
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Andriveau-Goujon, Eugene
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Courants de l'atmosphere. D'apres le Lt. F. Maury. Publiee par E. Andriveau-Goujon, Paris, 21, Rue du Bac. Imp. Lemercier. Litho. Chromog.ie. (to accompany) Atlas classique et universel de geographie ancienne et moderne ... Nouvelle edition. 1863.
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13421.021
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Hand color map of the world. Shows direction of wind currents. Includes color coded reference.
No. 15: Mappemonde en deux hemispheres
Andriveau-Goujon, Eugen...
No. 15: Mappemonde en d...
1862
13421.022
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Andriveau-Goujon, Eugene
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Mappemonde en deux hemispheres. 1862. Publiee par E. Andriveau-Goujon, Rue du Bac. 21. Paris. Grave par Ch. Dyonette. Ecrit par P. Rousset. Impie. de Louis Antoine. (to accompany) Atlas classique et universel de geographie ancienne et moderne ... Nouvelle edition. 1863.
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13421.022
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Hand color folded double atmosphere map of the world. Shows European colonies. Relief shown by hachures.
Die Angfänge des Imperialistischen Zeitalters (um 1875).
Radó, Sándor, 1899-1981
Die Angfänge des Imperi...
1875
14253.010
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Radó, Sándor, 1899-1981
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Die Angfänge des Imperialistischen Zeitalters (um 1875).
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14253.010
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Political world map, in color, showing the colonial possessions of imperialist powers in 1875: Great Britain, France, Russia and the United States. Includes a legend, as well as a text box decoding abbreviations for places where full names do not fit, such as "Afgh." for "Afghanistan". Title in lower margin; translates to: The beginnings of the imperialist age (around 1875). 20 x 30 cm, on sheet 26 x 34 cm. Accompanied by descriptive text on facing page.
Die erste Aufteilung der Welt (1875-1914).
Radó, Sándor, 1899-1981
Die erste Aufteilung de...
1914
14253.012
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Radó, Sándor, 1899-1981
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Die erste Aufteilung der Welt (1875-1914).
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14253.012
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Political world map, in color, showing international boundaries between 1875 and 1914 (before World War I). Includes a legend, as well as a text box decoding abbreviations, such as "br." for "britisch". Title in lower margin; translates to: The first partition of the world (1875-1914). 20 x 30 cm, on sheet 26 x 34 cm. Accompanied by descriptive text on facing page.
Der Weltkrieg (1914-1918).
Radó, Sándor, 1899-1981
Der Weltkrieg (1914-191...
1918
14253.014
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Radó, Sándor, 1899-1981
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Der Weltkrieg (1914-1918).
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14253.014
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Political world map, in color, showing international boundaries during World War I, distinguishing the Central Powers, Allied Powers, and neutral states. Includes a legend, as well as a text box decoding abbreviations, such as "T." for "Türkei". Title in lower margin; translates to: The World War (1914-1918). 20 x 30 cm, on sheet 26 x 34 cm. Accompanied by descriptive text on facing page.
Die zweite Aufteilung der Welt (1919-1929).
Radó, Sándor, 1899-1981
Die zweite Aufteilung d...
1929
14253.016
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Radó, Sándor, 1899-1981
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Die zweite Aufteilung der Welt (1919-1929).
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14253.016
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Political world map, in color, showing international boundaries between 1919 and 1929 (after World War I). For imperialist powers - Great Britain, France, the United States, Japan, Italy and the Soviet Union - map distinguishes the motherland and colonies, as well as areas of influence and interest. Includes a legend, as well as a text box decoding abbreviations, such as "jap." for "japanisch". Title in lower margin; translates to: The Second Partition of the World (1919-1929). 20 x 30 cm, on sheet 26 x 34 cm. Accompanied by descriptive text on facing page.
Die Aufteilung der Deutschen Kolonien ...
Radó, Sándor, 1899-1981
Die Aufteilung der Deut...
1919
14253.024
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Radó, Sándor, 1899-1981
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Die Aufteilung der Deutschen Kolonien -- Die Währungskrise nach dem Weltkriege.
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14253.024
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Two political world maps, in black and white, showing, first: the divisions of German colonies amongst Great Britain, France, Belgium and Japan; and second: the geographic locations of the currency crisis resulting from World War I. Each map includes a legend. Second map has a text box decoding abbreviations, such as "Par." for "Paraguay". Titles to the right of each map, translate to: The division of the German colonies. -- The currency crisis after the World War. Together, maps are 22 x 23 cm, on sheet 26 x 34 cm. Accompanied by descriptive text on facing page. (Date inferred according to historical event described in latter title.)
Das Rüsten zum Nächsten Krieg.
Radó, Sándor, 1899-1981
Das Rüsten zum Nächsten...
1930
14253.026
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Radó, Sándor, 1899-1981
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Das Rüsten zum Nächsten Krieg.
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14253.026
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Political world map, in color, showing military preparations for the next World War, quantifying manpower and weaponry. Includes a legend, as well as a text box decoding abbreviations, such as "R." for "Rumanien". Title in lower margin; translates to: Preparing for the next war. 20 x 30 cm, on sheet 26 x 34 cm. Accompanied by descriptive text on facing page.
Die Grossmachtstellung des Britischen Reiches.
Radó, Sándor, 1899-1981
Die Grossmachtstellung ...
1930
14253.029
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Radó, Sándor, 1899-1981
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Die Grossmachtstellung des Britischen Reiches.
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14253.029
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Political world map, in color, showing the geographical reach of the British Empire by delineating the boundaries of Great Britain, as well as its colonies and areas of influence and interest. Includes a legend, as well as a text box decoding abbreviations, such as "Pol." for "Polöstina". Title in lower margin; translates to: The great power of the British Empire. 20 x 30 cm, on sheet 26 x 34 cm. Accompanied by descriptive text on facing page.
No. 4. Gradnetz -Entwurfe.
Sydow, Emil von., 1812-...
No. 4. Gradnetz -Entwur...
1944
13559.017
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[Sydow, Emil von., 1812-1873, Wagner, Hermann, 1840-1929]
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Gradnetz -Entwurfe. Unter Benutzung des ehemaligen. Entwurfs von H. Wagner. Gotha : Justus Perthes. Sydow-Wagners method. Schul-Atlas XXIII.
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13559.017
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Maps of the surface of the earth with graticule, representing meridians and parallel circles. Includes explanation of projections.
No. 6. Erdansichten
Sydow, Emil von., 1812-...
No. 6. Erdansichten
1944
13559.021
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[Sydow, Emil von., 1812-1873, Wagner, Hermann, 1840-1929]
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Erdansichten. Gotha : Justus Perthes. Sydow-Wagners method. Schul-Atlas XXIII.
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13559.021
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Hemispheric maps of the world, with insets: Land hemisphere, Water hemisphere. Map of South Pole.
No. 7. Tektonik und Geologie der Erde
Sydow, Emil von., 1812-...
No. 7. Tektonik und Geo...
1944
13559.023
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[Sydow, Emil von., 1812-1873, Wagner, Hermann, 1840-1929]
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Tektonik und Geologie der Erde. Gotha : Justus Perthes. Sydow-Wagners method. Schul-Atlas XXIII.
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13559.023
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Tectonic map of the world, with 4 insets at the scale of 1:100,000,000. Including: North America; South America; Africa; Australia and Indonesia. Showing principal tectonic regions. Includes color coded tectonic classification for continental and oceanic.
No. 8. Temperatur, Luftdruck, Winde
Sydow, Emil von., 1812-...
No. 8. Temperatur, Luft...
1944
13559.025
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[Sydow, Emil von., 1812-1873, Wagner, Hermann, 1840-1929]
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Temperatur, Luftdruck, Winde. Gotha : Justus Perthes. Sydow-Wagners method. Schul-Atlas. XXIII.
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13559.025
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Six maps on 1 sheet, showing Temperature, air pressure and wind in January and July. Includes 4 insets of air circulation in Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
No. 9. Niederschlage, Klimate
Sydow, Emil von., 1812-...
No. 9. Niederschlage, K...
1944
13559.027
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[Sydow, Emil von., 1812-1873, Wagner, Hermann, 1840-1929]
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Niederschlage, Klimate. Gotha : Justus Perthes. Sydow-Wagners method. Schul-Atlas. XXIII.
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13559.027
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3 maps on 1 sheet. a: Durchschnittliche Jajrliche Niederschlagshöhe. b: Regenzeiten. c. Klimate. Showing average annual and seasonal rainfall and climate map of the world. "Eckerts flächentreue sinuslinien projektion". Includes explanation of the climate formulas from map 9c, on verso.
No. 10. Meeresströmungen und Pflanzenverein Reiche, Tierwelt
Sydow, Emil von., 1812-...
No. 10. Meeresströmunge...
1944
13559.030
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[Sydow, Emil von., 1812-1873, Wagner, Hermann, 1840-1929]
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Meeresströmungen und Pflanzenverein Reiche, Tierwelt. Gotha : Justus Perthes. Sydow-Wagners method. Schul-Atlas. XXIII.
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13559.030
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3 maps of the world on 1 sheet. a: Naturliche Pflanzenvereinsreiche. b. Stromungen des Indischen Ozeans in Juli. c. Tiergeographiche Gliederung der Erdoberflache. Showing Ocean currents, and distribution of the wildlife and plant Kingdoms. Includes explanation of the map 10c, on verso.
No. 12. Die Wirtschaft der Erde
Sydow, Emil von., 1812-...
No. 12. Die Wirtschaft ...
1944
13559.036
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[Sydow, Emil von., 1812-1873, Wagner, Hermann, 1840-1929]
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Die Wirtschaft der Erde. Gotha : Justus Perthes. Sydow-Wagners method. Schul-Atlas. XXIII.
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13559.036
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6 maps on 1 sheet, showing the world economy, agricultural zones, farming, and industry.
Composite: 14 Hoffmann Maps
Hoffmann, Johann
Composite: 14 Hoffmann ...
1678
15665.001
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Hoffmann, Johann
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(Composite map of) 14 Hoffmann Maps
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15665.001
Typus Orbis Terrarum
Hoffmann, Johann; Seifr...
Typus Orbis Terrarum
1678
15665.002
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[Hoffmann, Johann, Seifried, J.H.]
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Typus Orbis Terrarum
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15665.002
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Map of the world used a playing card. Part of Europaelsch-Geographlsche Spiel-charte
Typus Orbis Terrarum
Hoffmann, Johann; Seifr...
Typus Orbis Terrarum
1677
15665.004
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[Hoffmann, Johann, Seifried, J.H.]
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Typus Orbis Terrarum
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15665.004
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This map is the same as the map used in "Europaelsch-Geographlsche Spiel-charte" but appeared in the book "Catholischer Raphael/ Das 1st: Cathollsches Rels-Bet-Buchlein..." published in 1677.
Chart of the world on Mercator's Projection ...
Cram, George Franklin, ...
Chart of the world on M...
1899
14372.316
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Cram, George Franklin, 1841-1928
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Chart of the world on Mercator's Projection.
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14372.316
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Map of the world on Mercator's Projection. Shows political boundaries, cities, railroads, topography, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, islands and ocean currents. Relief shown with hachures. Maps include latitudinal and longitudinal lines. Provides figures for square milage and population. Six inset maps: Principal cities of the old world : London -- Paris -- Berlin -- St. Petersburg -- Vienna -- Cairo. With statistical tables on national wealth, debts and militaries in margin. Colored lithograph. Map is 38 x 44 cm, on double sheet 45 x 67 cm.
Chart of the world showing distances saved by the Interoceanic Canal, of Nicaragua and Costa Rica.
Cram, George Franklin, ...
Chart of the world show...
1899
14372.361
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Cram, George Franklin, 1841-1928
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Chart of the world showing distances saved by the Interoceanic Canal, of Nicaragua and Costa Rica.
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14372.361
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Map of the world showing the Interoceanic Canal [Nicaraguan Canal], of Nicaragua and Costa Rica. Shows cities, topography, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, islands and water routes with distances. Relief shown with hachures. Includes a legend, as well as latitudinal and longitudinal lines. Inset map: [Nicaragua]. With table: Table showing distances in miles between commercial ports of the world and distances saved by the Nicaragua Canal. Colored lithograph. Map is 25 x 40 cm, on sheet 33 x 45 cm.
(1) Mappemonde en deux hémispheres.
Andriveau-Goujon, E. (E...
(1) Mappemonde en deux ...
1878
14008.004
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Andriveau-Goujon, E. (Eugène), 1832-1897
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(1) Mappemonde en deux hémispheres. 1878. Publiée par E. Andriveau-Goujon, Rue du Bac, 4, Paris. Gravé par Ch. Dyonnet; ecrit par P. Rousset; Paris, Impie. de Louis Antoine, Rue des Noyers, 70.
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14008.004
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Hand-colored, engraved world map in two hemispheres: occidental and oriental (on double plate with decorative border). Includes text at bottom: Colonies Européennes : Angleterre, France, Espagne, Portugal, Hollande, Danemark. "No. 1" in upper right.
No. 5. Erdansichten
Sydow, Emil von., 1812-...
No. 5. Erdansichten
1940
13557.022
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[Sydow, Emil von., 1812-1873, Wagner, Hermann, 1840-1929]
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Erdansichten. Gotha : Justus Perthes. Sydow-Wagners method. Schul-Atlas. XXI.
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13557.022
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Hemispheric maps of the world. insets: Land hemisphere, Water hemisphere and Antarctica.
No. 6. Tektonik und Geologie der Erde
Sydow, Emil von., 1812-...
No. 6. Tektonik und Geo...
1940
13557.024
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[Sydow, Emil von., 1812-1873, Wagner, Hermann, 1840-1929]
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Tektonik und Geologie der Erde. Gotha : Justus Perthes. Sydow-Wagners method. Schul-Atlas. XXI.
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13557.024
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Tectonic map of the world, with 4 insets at the scale of 1:100,000,000: North America; South America; Africa; Australia and Indonesia. Showing principal tectonic regions. Includes color coded tectonic classification for continental and oceanic.
No. 7. Temperatur, Luftdruck, Winde
Sydow, Emil von., 1812-...
No. 7. Temperatur, Luft...
1940
13557.026
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[Sydow, Emil von., 1812-1873, Wagner, Hermann, 1840-1929]
Full Title
Temperatur, Luftdruck, Winde. Gotha : Justus Perthes. Sydow-Wagners method. Schul-Atlas. XXI.
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13557.026
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Six maps on 1 sheet, showing Temperature, air pressure and wind in January and July. Includes 4 insets of air circulation in Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
No. 8. Niederschlage, Klimate
Sydow, Emil von., 1812-...
No. 8. Niederschlage, K...
1940
13557.028
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[Sydow, Emil von., 1812-1873, Wagner, Hermann, 1840-1929]
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Niederschlage, Klimate. Gotha : Justus Perthes. Sydow-Wagners method. Schul-Atlas. XXI.
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13557.028
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3 maps on 1 sheet. a: Durchschnittliche Jajrliche Niederschlagshöhe. b: Regenzeiten. c. Klimate. Showing average annual and seasonal rainfall and climate map of the world. "Eckerts flächentreue sinuslinien projektion". Includes explanation of the climate formulas from map 8c, on verso.
No.10. Bevolkerungs- und Rassenverteilung, Polit, Herrschaft
Sydow, Emil von., 1812-...
No.10. Bevolkerungs- un...
1940
13557.034
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[Sydow, Emil von., 1812-1873, Wagner, Hermann, 1840-1929]
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Bevolkerungs- und Rassenverteilung, Polit, Herrschaft. Gotha : Justus Perthes. Sydow-Wagners method. Schul-Atlas. XXI.
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13557.034
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3 maps of the world on 1 sheet, Showing the Distribution of the Human Race and the geographical population density of the world.
No. 11. Sprachen und Religionen
Sydow, Emil von., 1812-...
No. 11. Sprachen und Re...
1940
13557.036
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[Sydow, Emil von., 1812-1873, Wagner, Hermann, 1840-1929]
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Sprachen und Religionen. Gotha : Justus Perthes. Sydow-Wagners method. Schul-Atlas. XXI.
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13557.036
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Map of the world, with 4 insets. Showing the distribution of the languages,religions and races.
No. 12. Das Deutschtum auf der Erde
Sydow, Emil von., 1812-...
No. 12. Das Deutschtum ...
1940
13557.038
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[Sydow, Emil von., 1812-1873, Wagner, Hermann, 1840-1929]
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Das Deutschtum auf der Erde. Gotha : Justus Perthes. Sydow-Wagners method. Schul-Atlas : 21 Auflage. 1940.
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13557.038
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Map of the world, with 10 insets. Showing the spread of Germans on Earth.
Orbis veteribus notus.
W. & A.K. Johnston Limi...
Orbis veteribus notus.
1839
14296.010
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W. & A.K. Johnston Limited
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Orbis veteribus notus. Edinburgh W. & A.K. Johnston ; Glasgow; Robert Weir ; Lumsden & Son.
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14296.010
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Map of the eastern hemisphere, according to ancient geographical knowledge (from a western perspective). Title, in Latin; translates to: [The world known to the ancients]. Shows continental boundaries, cities, routes, topography, deserts, drainage, coastlines and routes of exploration, as well as "Terra incognita, according to Ptolemey". Relief shown pictorially. Includes latitudinal and longitudinal lines, as well as three bar scales and an elaborate compass rose. "Longit ab Ins: Fortun. versus Orientum." Map is 21 x 29 cm, on sheet 27 x 35 cm. Hand-colored engraving. In first section of atlas, Ancient maps.
The world on Mercator's projection.
W. & A.K. Johnston Limi...
The world on Mercator's...
1839
14296.016
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W. & A.K. Johnston Limited
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The world on Mercator's projection. Edinburgh W. & A.K. Johnston ; Glasgow Robert Weir ; Lumsden & Son.
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14296.016
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Map of the world. Shows political boundaries, cities, routes, topography, deserts, drainage, coastlines and islands. Relief shown pictorially. Includes latitudinal and longitudinal lines. "Long. East from Greenwich." Map is 29 x 43 cm, on sheet 35 x 54 cm. Hand-colored engraving on double plate. In second section of atlas, Modern maps.
The World on a Plane of a Meridian.
Philip, George, 1870-19...
The World on a Plane of...
1910
15487.004
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Philip, George, 1870-1937.
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The World on a Plane of a Meridian.
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15487.004
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The world in hemispheres.
The World on Mercator's Projection.
Philip, George, 1870-19...
The World on Mercator's...
1910
15487.005
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Philip, George, 1870-1937.
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The World on Mercator's Projection.
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15487.005
Planisphere representant toute l'etendue du monde dans l'ordre qu'on a suivi dans ce livre.
Elwe, Jan Barend
Planisphere representan...
1792
14478.015
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Elwe, Jan Barend
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Planisphere representant toute l'etendue du monde dans l'ordre qu'on a suivi dans ce livre.
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14478.015
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World map, in circular format with the North Pole at the center. Title translates to: Planisphere representing the entire expanse of the world in the order we have followed in this book. Shows continents, countries, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines and islands. Includes latitudinal and longitudinal lines. Map sits of the shoulders of Atlas, who appears within his own scenery. Hand-colored engraving. Map is 43 x 27 cm, on sheet 58 x 34 cm.
Mappe mondi ou description du globe terrestre & aquatique suivant les Dernieres & Meilleures.
Elwe, Jan Barend
Mappe mondi ou descript...
1792
14478.017
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Elwe, Jan Barend
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Mappe mondi ou description du globe terrestre & aquatique suivant les Dernieres & Meilleures. A Amsterdam. Chés J. B. Elwe. MDCCXCII.
List No
14478.017
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World map, in circular format, featuring both the Western and Eastern Hemispheres. Shows continents, countries, cities, topography, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines and islands. Relief shown pictorially. Includes latitudinal and longitudinal lines. With vignettes of figures, fauna and flora in the margins. Hand-colored engraving. Map is 47 x 62 cm, on double sheet 58 x 70 cm.
No. 1 Planisphere.
Mager, Henri
No. 1 Planisphere.
1885
15537.003
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Mager, Henri
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No. 1 Planisphere.
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15537.003
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Date estimated.
Physical features of the land.
Reynolds, James, 1817-1...
Physical features of th...
1862
14338.003
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Reynolds, James, 1817-1876
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Physical features of the land. Published by James Reynolds, 174 Strand, London.
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14338.003
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World map showing physical geography around the globe. Features mountain chains, peaks, plateaus ("table lands"), plains, valleys, lowlands, vegetation, deserts, drainage, coastlines and islands. Relief shown with hachures. Includes latitudinal and longitudinal lines, as well as a legend and explanatory notes throughout. Colored engraving double plate. Map is 43 x 69 cm, on sheet 51 x 77 cm. Descriptive notes in accompanying booklet preceding maps.
Movements of the waters.
Reynolds, James, 1817-1...
Movements of the waters...
1862
14338.004
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Reynolds, James, 1817-1876
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Movements of the waters. Published by James Reynolds, 174 Strand, London.
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14338.004
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World map showing the movement of water around the globe. Features ocean currents, tides, river systems, vegetation, deserts, drainage, coastlines and islands. Relief shown with hachures. Includes latitudinal and longitudinal lines, as well as arrows indicating the direction of water, a legend and explanatory notes throughout. Colored engraving double plate double plate. Map is 43 x 69 cm, on sheet 51 x 77 cm. Descriptive notes in accompanying booklet preceding maps.
Distribution of the winds.
Reynolds, James, 1817-1...
Distribution of the win...
1862
14338.005
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Reynolds, James, 1817-1876
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Distribution of the winds. Published by James Reynolds, 174 Strand, London.
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14338.005
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World map showing the distribution of winds around the globe. Features different types of winds and weather systems (such as monsoons and hurricanes), vegetation, deserts, drainage, coastlines and islands. Relief shown with hachures. Includes latitudinal and longitudinal lines, as well as arrows indicating the direction of winds, a compass rose and explanatory notes throughout. Colored engraving double plate. Map is 43 x 69 cm, on sheet 51 x 77 cm. Descriptive notes in accompanying booklet preceding maps.
Distribution of the rain.
Reynolds, James, 1817-1...
Distribution of the rai...
1862
14338.006
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Reynolds, James, 1817-1876
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Distribution of the rain. Published by James Reynolds, 174 Strand, London.
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14338.006
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World map showing the distribution of rain around the globe. Features comparative amounts of rain, vegetation, deserts, drainage, coastlines and islands. Relief shown with hachures. Includes latitudinal and longitudinal lines, as well as bands indicating areas where snow falls, and explanatory notes throughout. Colored engraving double plate. Map is 43 x 69 cm, on sheet 51 x 77 cm. Descriptive notes in accompanying booklet preceding maps.
Distribution of the climates.
Reynolds, James, 1817-1...
Distribution of the cli...
1862
14338.007
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Reynolds, James, 1817-1876
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Distribution of the climates. Published by James Reynolds, 174 Strand, London.
List No
14338.007
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World map showing the distribution of climates around the globe. Features comparative features of different climates (such as ice and heat), vegetation, deserts, drainage, coastlines and islands. Relief shown with hachures. Includes latitudinal and longitudinal lines, as well as isotherms indicating mean annual temperature, and explanatory notes throughout. Colored engraving double plate. Map is 43 x 69 cm, on sheet 51 x 77 cm. Descriptive notes in accompanying booklet preceding maps.
Volcanic system of the globe.
Reynolds, James, 1817-1...
Volcanic system of the ...
1862
14338.008
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Reynolds, James, 1817-1876
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Volcanic system of the globe. Published by James Reynolds, 174 Strand, London.
List No
14338.008
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World map showing volcanic systems around the globe. Features comparative active volcanoes, extinct volcanoes, earthquake regions, vegetation, deserts, drainage, coastlines and islands. Relief shown with hachures. Includes latitudinal and longitudinal lines, as well as a legend, and explanatory notes throughout. Colored engraving double plate. Map is 43 x 69 cm, on sheet 51 x 77 cm. Descriptive notes in accompanying booklet preceding maps.
Orbis Veteribus Notus
Brue, Adrien Hubert, 17...
Orbis Veteribus Notus
1763
13565.007
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Brue, Adrien Hubert, 1786-1832
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Orbis Veteribus Notus Auspiciis Serenissimi Principis Ludovici Philippi Aurelianorum Ducis . . . Auctor D'Anville. MDCCLXIII (1763). H. Gravelot. (to accompany) Atlas physique et politique des cinq parties du monde, par H. Brue.
List No
13565.007
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Outline hand color engraved map of the Ancient World. Title and place names in Latin. Relief shown pictorially. Includes decorative title cartouche, diagram of wind directions and text.
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