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Buchon, J. A. C., Carey, H.
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Montagnes.
1825
National Atlas
| Authors |
Buchon, J. A. C., Carey, H. C., Lea, I. |
| Full Title |
Carte des principales montagnes du globe. Hauteur comparative des principales montagnes du globe. Fonderie et Imprimerie de J. Carez. (1825) |
| List No |
0102.055 |
| Note |
Engraved view. Includes keys with elevations at sides and bottom. |
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Cornell, S. S. (Sarah S.)
World, river systems.
1864
School Atlas
| Authors |
Cornell, S. S. (Sarah S.) |
| Full Title |
The World, showing its great river systems. Designed to accompany Cornell's High school geography. (with Lengths of rivers, heights of mountains). Engraved by Geo. Rae Smith, N.Y.. Entered ... 1856, by S.S. Cornell ... Southern District of New York. New York: D. Appleton & Co., 443 & 445 Broadway. (1864) |
| List No |
0197.001 |
| Note |
Engraved double hemisphere map. Hand colored. Relief shown by hachures. |
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Aspin, Jehoshaphat, 18th/19t
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General questions.
1821
School Atlas
| Authors |
Aspin, Jehoshaphat, 18th/19th cent., Gaultier, abbe (Aloisius Edouard Camille), 1746?-1818 |
| Full Title |
Appendix. General questions on geography, or a game ... A table of general questions after a method suggested by Lady Ch******e L*****r. Printed by S. & R. Bentley, Dorset Street, Fleet Street, London. (1821) |
| List No |
0294D |
| Note |
Page of tables and facing page containing a chart. "Page 23." |
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Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1
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Geological phenomena.
1856
Physical Atlas
| Authors |
Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1804-1871 |
| Full Title |
Comparative views of remarkable geological phenomena by A.K. Johnston, F.R.G.S. Engraved by W. & A.K. Johnston. William Blackwood & Sons, Edinburgh & London. (1856) |
| List No |
0372.012 |
| Note |
Hand col. lithograph. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Contents: Plan of the volcanoes of Pichincha and Antisana surveyed by A. von Humboldt. Scale 1:200,000 -- Plans of the craters of Vesuvius and Etna by H. Abich, 1834. Scale 1:20,000 -- Physical map of the island of Teneriffe, by Leopold von Buch. Scale 1:550,000 -- Southern view of Etna from M.P.O. near Catania by W.S. Waltershausen -- View of the summit of the peak of Teneriffe and of the crater of elevation which surrounds it, from the east, by Leopold von Buch -- Chart of South Keeling Islands surveyed by the officers of H.M.S. Beagle. Scale 1:200,000 -- Chart of Ascension Island, surveyed by Lieutenant Campbell, R.N. Scale [1:200,000] -- View of Ascension Island from the mountain road -- Plan of the Crater of Cedee in the island of Java trigonometrically surveyed by Dr. Salomon Muller, 1836. Scale 1:20,000 -- Plan of Graham Island by Capt. C.H. Swinburne, 1831. Scale 1:20,000 -- Comparative view of the elevation of the principal active volcanoes on the globe -- Plan of Arthurs Seat, from an original survey. Scale 1:20,000. -- Samson's Ribs. "Geology no. 11." |
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Henfrey, Arthur, 1819-1859,
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Distribution: vegetation.
1854
Physical Atlas
| Authors |
Henfrey, Arthur, 1819-1859, Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1804-1871, Schouw, Joakim Frederik, 1789-1852 |
| Full Title |
Geographical distribution of indigenous vegetation. The distribution of plants in a perpendicular direction in the torrid, temperate and frigid zones, with indications of the mean temperature of the year and of the coldest and warmest months by A.K. Johnston, F.R.S.E. & Arthur Henfrey, F.R.S., E.L.S. &c. Map of Schouws phyto-geographic regions with the distribution of plants especially influencing the physiognomy of the vegetation of the globe. Engraved & printed in colours by W. & A.K. Johnston, Edinburgh. William Blackwood & Sons, Edinburgh & London. 1st. May 1854, (1856) |
| List No |
0372.026 |
| Note |
Col. lithograph. Illustration of "The distribution of plants in a perpendicular direction ..." shows the Andes, Teneriffe, Himalaya, Alps & Pyrenees and Lapland. Inset charts: Regions of altitude corresponding to isothermal zones -- Graphical statistics of the most important families of plants. Includes drawings of plants and plant parts. "Phytology & zoology no. 2." |
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Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1
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Zoological geography.
1856
Physical Atlas
| Authors |
Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1804-1871 |
| Full Title |
Zoological geography. Geographical division & distribution of Simiae & Prosimiae, monkeys & makis, from the latest authorities by A.K. Johnston, F.R.S.E. Geographical division & distribution of Pachydermata, thick skinned animals ... Engraved by W. & A.K. Johnston. William Blackwood & Sons, Edinburgh & London. (1856) |
| List No |
0372.027 |
| Note |
Two hand col. lithographed maps on 1 sheet. Inset maps: Geographical division & distribution of Marsupialia, pouched animals, over the globe -- Geographical division & distribution of Edentata, toothless animals -- Geographical division & distribution of Marsupialia, pouched animals, in Australia &c. Includes illustrations of numerous animals. "Phytology & zoology no. 3." |
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Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1
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Carnivora.
1856
Physical Atlas
| Authors |
Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1804-1871 |
| Full Title |
Zoological geography. Geographical division & distribution of Carnivora, carnivorous animals, from the latest authorities by A.K. Johnston, F.R.G.S. (with) District inhabited by the fur-bearing animals and theatre of the whale & seal fishery in the Northern Hemisphere. Engraved by W. & A.K. Johnston. William Blackwood & Sons, Edinburgh & London. (1856) |
| List No |
0372.028 |
| Note |
Hand col. lithographed map, with inset map, table, chart and 3 illustrations: Perpendicular distribution of the Carnivora -- types of Carnivora of the New World -- Types of Carnivora of the Old World. "Phytology & zoology no. 4." |
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Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1
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Rodentia, Ruminantia.
1856
Physical Atlas
| Authors |
Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1804-1871, Waterhouse, G. R. (George Robert), 1810-1888 |
| Full Title |
Zoological geography. Geographical division & distribution of Rodentia, gnawing animals, constructed from the tables & notes of Geo. R. Waterhouse, Esqr. by A.K. Johnston, F.R.G.S. Geographical division and distribution of Ruminantia, ruminating animals ... Engraved by W. & A.K. Johnston. William Blackwood & Sons, Edinburgh & London. (1856) |
| List No |
0372.029 |
| Note |
Two hand col. lithographed maps on 1 sheet. Includes illustrations of animals, "Perpendicular distribution of Rodentia & Ruminantia," and chart. "Phytology & zoology no. 5." |
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Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1
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Aves, Birds.
1856
Physical Atlas
| Authors |
Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1804-1871 |
| Full Title |
Zoological geography. Geographical division and distribution of the birds of Europe from the latest authorities by A.K. Johnston, F.R.G.S. Geographical division of Aves, birds, over the world. Engraved by W. & A.K. Johnston. William Blackwood & Sons, Edinburgh & London. (1856) |
| List No |
0372.030 |
| Note |
Two hand col. lithographed maps on 1 sheet. Illustrations: Types of the birds of the New World -- Types of the birds of the Old World -- The perpendicular distribution of birds -- The perpendicular distribution of birds on the Alps. Chart: Tableau showing the geographical distribution in latitude of some of the European birds. "Phytology & zoology no. 6." |
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Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1
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Reptilia, Ophidia.
1856
Physical Atlas
| Authors |
Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1804-1871, Schlegel, H. (Hermann), 1804-1884 |
| Full Title |
Zoological geography. Geographical division and distribution of Reptilia, reptiles, by A.K. Johnston. (with) Geographical division and distribution of Ophidia, serpents, according to Schlegel. (with) Venomous serpents. Engraved by W. & A.K. Johnston. William Blackwood & Sons, Edinburgh & London. (1856) |
| List No |
0372.031 |
| Note |
Hand col. lithographed map with 2 inset maps. Illustrations: Perpendicular distribution of the reptiles -- Types of the reptiles of the New World. Scale 1:20 -- Types of the reptiles of the Old World. Scale 1:20. Includes "Tabular view of the per-centage of the serpents in the zoological provinces. "Phytology & zoology no. 7." |
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Forbes, Edward, 1815-1854, J
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Marine life.
1854
Physical Atlas
| Authors |
Forbes, Edward, 1815-1854, Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1804-1871 |
| Full Title |
Map of the distribution of marine life, illustrated chiefly by fishes, Molluscs & Radiata, showing also the extent & limits of the Homoiozoic belts, now first laid down for Keith Johnston's Physical atlas by Professor Edward Forbes, F.R.S., of Kings College, London & the Government School of Mines, President of the Geological Society. Engraved & printed in colours by W. & A.K. Johnston, Edinr. William Blackwood & Sons, Edinburgh & London. 1st March 1854, (1856) |
| List No |
0372.032 |
| Note |
Col. lithographed map. Includes map "Colonization of British Seas illustrated by Mollusca & Radiata," "Diagram illustrating generic centres," "Diagram of zones of depth," and graph "Comparative extent of regions of depth in the Aegean Sea." "Phytology & zoology no. 8." |
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La Perouse, Jean-Francois de
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View of the Island of St. Ca
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1799
Exploration Book
| Authors |
La Perouse, Jean-Francois de Galaup, comte de, 1741-1788 |
| Full Title |
View of the Island of St. Catherine. de Vancy delt. Published as the Act directs Novr. 1st 1798, by G.G. & J. Robinson, Pater-noster Row. de Vancy, delt. Heath Sculpt. No. 2. |
| List No |
0414.002 |
| Note |
Engraved. Shows landscape, buildings, and manner of dress. |
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Lizars, Daniel
Table of mountain chains.
1831
World Atlas
| Authors |
Lizars, Daniel |
| Full Title |
Table of mountain chains: together with the altitudes of their principal summits. (with view) Culminating points & mean height of the principal chains of mountains of Europe, America & Asia, with the lower limit of perpetual snow in different latitudes. (Published by D. Lizars, Edinburgh. 1831?) |
| List No |
0436D |
| Note |
Top half of table. |
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Lizars, Daniel
Table of mountain chains.
1831
World Atlas
| Authors |
Lizars, Daniel |
| Full Title |
Table of mountain chains: together with the altitudes of their principal summits. (Published by D. Lizars, Edinburgh. 1831?) |
| List No |
0436E |
| Note |
Bottom half of table. |
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Mitchell, Samuel Augustus
Time table.
1880
World Atlas
| Authors |
Mitchell, Samuel Augustus |
| Full Title |
A time table indicating the difference in time between the principal cities of the World and also showing their air-line distance from Washington. Entered ... 1864 by S. Augustus Mitchell, Jr. ... Pennsylvania. (1880) |
| List No |
0586.001 |
| Note |
Hand colored lithograph. |
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Mitchell, Samuel Augustus Jr
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Time table.
1864
World Atlas
| Authors |
Mitchell, Samuel Augustus Jr. |
| Full Title |
A time table indicating the difference in time between the principal cities of the World and also showing their air-line distance from Washington. Entered ... 1864 by S. Augustus Mitchell, Jr. ... Pennsylvania. |
| List No |
0592.001 |
| Note |
Hand colored lithograph. |
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Mitchell, Samuel Augustus
Time table.
1890
World Atlas
| Authors |
Mitchell, Samuel Augustus |
| Full Title |
A time table indicating the difference in time between the principal cities of the World and also showing their air-line distance from Washington. Entered ... 1864 by S. Augustus Mitchell, Jr. ... Pennsylvania. (1890) |
| List No |
0594.001 |
| Note |
Hand colored lithograph. |
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Thomson, John
Heights of mountains.
1817
World Atlas
| Authors |
Thomson, John |
| 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 |
| Note |
Engraved view. Includes vertical scale with names of heights. |
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Mitchell, Samuel Augustus
Time table.
1873
State Atlas
| Authors |
Mitchell, Samuel Augustus |
| Full Title |
A time table indicating the difference in time between the principal cities of the world, and also showing their air-line distance from Washington. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1864 by S. Augustus Mitchell, Jr. in the ... District Court of the U.S. for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. (1873) |
| List No |
1199.001 |
| Note |
Hand colored lithograph. |
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Olney, J. (Jesse), 1798-1872
Size, population chart.
1837
School Atlas
| Authors |
Olney, J. (Jesse), 1798-1872 |
| Full Title |
A chart exhibiting the comparative size, population, form of government and number of square miles in each of the principal empires, kingdoms &c. of the globe, also the manner of building among the different nations according to their civilization. To accompany Olney's Geography. Entered according to act of Congress. |
| List No |
2430.013 |
| Note |
Engraved chart with 4 illustrations. Hand colored. Views: Indian village -- Morocco -- Constantinople -- New York. |
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Mitchell, Samuel Augustus
Time table.
1870
State Atlas, World Atlas
| Authors |
Mitchell, Samuel Augustus |
| Full Title |
A time table indicating the difference in time between the principal cities of the World and also showing their air-line distance from Washington. Entered ... 1864 by S. Augustus Mitchell, Jr. ... Pennsylvania. (1870) |
| List No |
2483.002 |
| Note |
Hand colored lithograph. |
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Andriveau-Goujon, J., Brugui
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Hauteur des montagnes.
1850
World Atlas
| Authors |
Andriveau-Goujon, J., Bruguiere, Louis |
| Full Title |
Tableau comparatif de la forme et de la hauteur des principales montagnes du globe terrestre, dedie a Monsieur le Baron, Alexdre. de Humboldt. A Paris, chez J. Andriveau-Goujon, Rue du Bac, no. 17. Par son tres humble et tres obeissant serviteur Louis Bruguiere. Grave par Ambroise Tardieu. (1850) |
| List No |
2486.043 |
| Note |
Hand col. Vertical scale noted above. Scale and key on sides. "Atlas universel, no. 44." |
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Andriveau-Goujon, J.
Pavillons, cocardes.
1850
World Atlas
| Authors |
Andriveau-Goujon, J. |
| Full Title |
Pavillons et cocardes des principales puissances du globe d'apres des documens officiels. Publie a Paris par J. Andriveau-Goujon, Rue du Bac, no. 21, 1850. |
| List No |
2486.044 |
| Note |
Hand col. chart of flags and rosettes. "Atlas universel, no. 45." |
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Dower, John Nicaragua, Teesd
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Principal Mountains and Rive
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1844
World Atlas
| Authors |
Dower, John Nicaragua, Teesdale, Henry |
| Full Title |
A Comparative View of the Heights of the Principal Mountains and Lengths of the Principal Rivers in the World. London: Published by Henry Teesdale & Co. Drawn & Engraved by J. Dower, Pentonville, London. (1844) |
| List No |
2745.046 |
| Note |
Engraved. Comparative artful diagram showing dozens of river lengths and mountain heights. Names, locations, lengths, and heights included. Selected cities also shown. |
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La Martiniere, La Perouse, J
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Insectes.
1797
Chart Atlas, World Atlas
| Authors |
La Martiniere, La Perouse, Jean-Francois de Galaup, comte de, 1741-1788 |
| Full Title |
Insectes. Dessine par La Martiniere. Grave par PP. Choffard. L. Aubert scripsit. Atlas du Voyage de la Perouse, no. 20. (Paris: L'Imprimerie de la Republique, An V, 1797) |
| List No |
3355.020 |
| Note |
Engraved drawings numbered fig. 1-16. "N[ot]a. Voyes la description, Tome 4, page 61." |
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Fenner, Rest., Thomas, Josep
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Heights mountains, lengths r
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1835
World Atlas
| Authors |
Fenner, Rest., Thomas, Joseph, publisher |
| Full Title |
A comparative view of the heights of the principal mountains and lengths of the principal rivers of the World. Fenner Sc., Paternoster Row. (London, Joseph Thomas, 1835) |
| List No |
3362.071 |
| Note |
Engraved map and illustration. Hand colored. |
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Cook, James, 1728-1779, Furn
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Title Page: Voyage toward th
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1777
Exploration Book
| Authors |
Cook, James, 1728-1779, Furneaux, Tobias, 1735-1781, Hodges, William, 1744-1797 |
| Full Title |
(Title Page to) A voyage towards the South Pole, and round the World. Performed in His Majesty's ships the Resolution and Adventure, in the years 1772, 1773, 1774, and 1775. Written by James Cook, Commander of the Resolution ... In two volumes illustrated with maps and charts ... The second edition. (with portrait) Captain James Cook, F.R.S. Painted by Wm. Hodges. Engraved by J. Basire, 1777. London: Printed for W. Strahan, and T. Cadell in the Strand. MDCCLXXVII. |
| List No |
3404.001 |
| Note |
Engraved illustration faces t.p. and measures 29 x 22 cm. |
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Bruyset, Jean-Marie, Schneid
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(La Sphere)
1784
School Atlas
| Authors |
Bruyset, Jean-Marie, Schneider, J. H. |
| Full Title |
(La Sphere. A Lyon, Chez Jean-Marie Bruyset, Pere & Fils. M.DCC.LXXXIV) |
| List No |
4122.023 |
| Note |
Engraved drawing of armillary sphere. Hand colored. |
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Sully, Thomas, United States
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Charles Wilkes.
1845
Exploration Book
| Authors |
Sully, Thomas, United States Exploring Expedition (1838-1842), Wilkes, Charles, 1798-1877 |
| Full Title |
Charles Wilkes, Commander U.S.N. Painted by T. Sully. R.W. Dodson sc. (Philadelphia: Lea & Blanchard. 1845) |
| List No |
4442.006 |
| Note |
Portrait in officers' uniform, b&w. |
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Agate, A. T., United States
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Wm. L. Hudson.
1845
Exploration Book
| Authors |
Agate, A. T., United States Exploring Expedition (1838-1842), Wilkes, Charles, 1798-1877 |
| Full Title |
Wm. L. Hudson, Commander U.S.N. (Drawn by) A.T. Agate. (Engraved by) Jordan & Halpin. (Philadelphia: Lea & Blanchard. 1845) |
| List No |
4442.015 |
| Note |
Portrait in officers' uniform, b&w. |
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Cummings, J. A. (Jacob Abbot
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Rivers, mountains.
1829
School Atlas
| Authors |
Cummings, J. A. (Jacob Abbot) |
| Full Title |
Comparative lengths of the principal rivers throughout the World. Comparative view of mountains. (1829) |
| List No |
4493.001 |
| Note |
Uncolored engraved map and illustration. Inside front cover. |
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Willard, Emma
Picture of nations.
1836
Historical Atlas
| Authors |
Willard, Emma |
| Full Title |
Picture of nations or perspective sketch of the course of empire. To accompany Willard's Universal history in perspective. Entered ... 1835, by F.J. Huntington ... Connecticut. (1836) |
| List No |
4545.001 |
| Note |
Engraved chart. |
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Mitchell, Samuel Augustus
Principal Rivers and Mountai
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1859
World Atlas
| Authors |
Mitchell, Samuel Augustus |
| Full Title |
Lengths of the Principal Rivers in the World. Heights of the Principal Mountains in the World. Tinted illustration. 77. F. Humphreys, Sculpt. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1856 by Charles Desilver in the Clerk's office if the District Court of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. |
| List No |
4557.002 |
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Johnson, A.J.
Comparative Heights of Mount
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1874
World Atlas
| Authors |
Johnson, A.J. |
| Full Title |
Johnson's Chart of Comparative Heights of Mountains, and Lengths of Rivers of Africa ... Asia ... Europe ...South America ... North America. 5. 6. |
| List No |
4574I |
| Note |
Engraved color diagrams illustrating the relative statistics on each continent. |
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Mitchell, Samuel Augustus, T
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Principal Rivers and Mountai
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1848
World Atlas
| Authors |
Mitchell, Samuel Augustus, Tanner, Henry S., Bourquin, Frederick |
| Full Title |
Lengths of the Principal Rivers of the World. Heights of the Principal Mountains of the World. 72. |
| List No |
4578.001 |
| Note |
Lithographed. Plate 72 has been inserted as the fronticepiece. |
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Clouet, J. B. L. (Jean-Bapti
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Des vents.
1787
School Atlas
| Authors |
Clouet, J. B. L. (Jean-Baptiste Louis), b. 1730 |
| Full Title |
Des vents. (1787) |
| List No |
4757.010 |
| Note |
Engraved drawing. Hand colored. Includes text. David Rumsey Collection copy: has annotations in pen-and-ink. |
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Johnson, A.J.
Comparative Heights of Mount
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1886
World Atlas
| Authors |
Johnson, A.J. |
| Full Title |
Johnson's Chart of Comparative Heights of Mountains, and Lengths of Rivers of Africa ... Asia ... Europe ...South America ... North America. 5. 6. |
| List No |
4828.014 |
| Note |
Engraved color diagrams illustrating the relative statistics on each continent. |
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Worcester, Joseph E.
Heights mountains.
1826
School Atlas
| Authors |
Worcester, Joseph E. |
| Full Title |
Comparative heights of mountains. (Boston: Hilliard, Gray, Little and Wilkins, 1826) |
| List No |
5032.009 |
| Note |
Engraved chart. Hand colored. Vertical scale 1:60,000. |
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Worcester, Joseph E.
Lengths rivers.
1826
School Atlas
| Authors |
Worcester, Joseph E. |
| Full Title |
Comparative lengths of rivers. (Boston: Hilliard, Gray, Little and Wilkins, 1826) |
| List No |
5032.010 |
| Note |
Engraved chart. Hand colored. Includes note. |
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Tanner, Henry S.
Heights of mountains.
1845
World Atlas
| Authors |
Tanner, Henry S. |
| Full Title |
Table of the comparative heights of the principal mountains &c. in the World. (Written and engraved by Jos. Perkins. 1845) |
| List No |
5745.001 |
| Note |
Engraved view. Includes vertical scale. Mountains identified by number with key. |
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Mitchell, Samuel Augustus
Time table.
1886
World Atlas
| Authors |
Mitchell, Samuel Augustus |
| Full Title |
A time table indicating the difference in time between the principal cities of the World and also showing their air-line distance from Washington. Entered ... 1864 by S. Augustus Mitchell, Jr. ... Pennsylvania. |
| List No |
5784.001 |
| Note |
Hand colored lithograph. |
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