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Iles Britanniques.
Andriveau-Goujon, E. (E...
Iles Britanniques.
1860
15651.002
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Andriveau-Goujon, E. (Eugène), 1832-1897
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Iles Britanniques. Paris, 1860, E. Andriveau-Goujon, éditeur, Rue du Bac, 21. Paris, Impie. de Louis Antoine, Rue des Noyers, 70; gravé le trait par Smith; les montagnes par Gérin; les escritures par P. Rousset; les eaux par Mme. Fontaine.
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15651.002
(England, Scotland & Ireland) Text: Of Europe (2) ...
Morden, Robert, approxi...
(England, Scotland & Ir...
1680
14323.015
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[Morden, Robert, approximately 1650-1703, Cockerill, Thomas, active 1674-1702]
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(Text Page to) Of Europe (2) -- Of the British Isles (1).
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14323.015
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On left - descriptive text for map, Europe, on prior page (9). Text spans pages 9-12. In addition, on left - map of the British Isles. Map includes title cartouche: England, Scotland & Ireland, by Robt. Morden. Shows political boundaries, cities, topography, drainage, coastlines and islands. Relief shown pictorially. Contains latitudinal and longitudinal lines. Map is 10 x 13 cm, on sheet 15 x 20 cm. With inset map featuring two of the Channel Islands: [Guernsey and Jersey]. On right - descriptive text for map, England, Scotland & Ireland. Text spans pages 13-28.
No. 8. Map of Great Britain and Ireland
Willdey, George
No. 8. Map of Great Bri...
1715
13539.010
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Willdey, George
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To His Sacred and most Excellent Majesty George By the Grace of God King of Great Britain, France & Ireland &c. : This Map of Great Britain and Ireland Corrected from the Newest & most Exact Observations is most humbly dedicated by ... George Willdey 1715.
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13539.010
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Engraved hand color in outline map, with uncolored decorative cartouches. Includes dedication text and insets: map of The Island of Sheltand, and part of Shetland Is., with Royal coat of arms, Portrait of Georgius I.us D.G. Magniae Britaniae Franc. et Hib. Rex, View of sailing ships and boats, ship with poem to King George. Includes annotations, compass rose and explanation.
Tome III. No. 43. Nouvelle carte d'Angleterre, d'Ecosse et d'Irlande
Chatelain Henri, 1684-1...
Tome III. No. 43. Nouve...
1720
13272.244
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[Chatelain Henri, 1684-1743, Gueudeville, Nicolas]
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Nouvelle carte d'Angleterre, d'Ecosse et d'Irlande : avec des instructions pour connoitre les differents etats de la couronne d'Angleterre en Europe, Asie, Afrique, et Amerique. Tome 2.No. 43. (to accompany) Atlas Historique ... Seconde partie. Tome III. A Amsterdam, chez L'Honore & Chatelain. M DCC XX (1720).
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13272.244
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Engraved folded map of the British Isles, with inset maps of the Eastern and Western Hemispheres "Mappe-Monde ou partie du globe pour faire connoitre les etats de l'Angleterre dans l'Amerique". "Mappe-Monde pour connoitre les etats de l'Angleterre en Europe, en Asie et en Afrique". Includes descriptive text, tables and coats of arms for England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Vol. 2 called "Tome II, Premiere partie". Vol. 3 called "Tome II, seconde partie."
Isles Britanniques
Sanson, Nicolas, 1600-1...
Isles Britanniques
1648
11573.007
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Sanson, Nicolas, 1600-1667
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Isles Britanniqves. P. N. Sanson le fils. (to accompany) L'Evrope. Dediee a Monseigneur. Monseigneur le Tellier, secret. d'estat &c. Par N. Sanson le fils Geographe du Roy. A Paris chez l'autheur avec privilege pour 20 ans.
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11573.007
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Copper engraved double page, hand colored in outline map, with decorative cartouche. Showing political divisions, major cities, towns, villages, rivers, mountains, drainage, etc. Relief shown pictorially.
Principal eminences of the British Islands
Reynolds, James; Emslie...
Principal eminences of ...
1852
0848.002
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[Reynolds, James, Emslie, John]
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Principal eminences of the British Islands. London, Published by James Reynolds 174 Strand. March 3, 1852. Drawn and engraved by John Ernslie. (to accompany) Geological Diagrams.
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0848.002
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Engraved color view by John Emslie illustrating Ben Nevis, Snowdon and Scafell Pike, the highest mountains in Scotland, Wales and England respectively, as well as the heights of other significant locations in the British Isles. Includes notes: "The smaller figures denote the geological formations of the hills".
Iles Britanniques ... 1824.
Delamarche, Felix
Iles Britanniques ... 1...
1824
0231.007
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Delamarche, Felix
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Iles Britanniques ... 1824.
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0231.007
British Isles.
Gray, O.W.
British Isles.
1884
0312.063
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Gray, O.W.
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British Isles. (inset) Shetland and Orkney Islands.
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0312.063
The Mountains, Table Lands, Plains & Valleys of the British Isles.
Johnston, A. Keith
The Mountains, Table La...
1852
0370.018
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Johnston, Alexander Keith
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The Mountains, Table Lands, Plains & Valleys of the British Isles.
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0370.018
Covers: Geological, palaeontological map British Islands.
Forbes, Edward, 1815-18...
Covers: Geological, pal...
1854
0371A
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[Forbes, Edward, 1815-1854, Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1804-1871]
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(Covers to) & Palaeontological Map Of The British Islands. By A.K. Johnston, F.R.G.S. From the Sketches & Notes of Professor Edward Forbes F.R.S. Of Kings College London & Of The Government School Of Mines. President Of The Geological Society. Physical Atlas. Geology No. 5. Plate 5. William Blackwood & Sons, Edinburgh & London. Engraved by W. & A.K. Johnston.
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0371A
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Separately issued plate from the Physical Atlas. Printed in full color. Map is dissected into 12 sections, edged in red cloth and mounted on linen. Folds into black leather covers 28x23.5 with "Palaeontological Map Of The British Islands" stamped in gilt.
Geological, palaeontological map British Islands.
Forbes, Edward, 1815-18...
Geological, palaeontolo...
1854
0371.001
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[Forbes, Edward, 1815-1854, Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1804-1871]
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Geological & Palaeontological Map Of The British Islands. By A.K. Johnston, F.R.G.S. From the Sketches & Notes of Professor Edward Forbes F.R.S. Of Kings College London & Of The Government School Of Mines. President Of The Geological Society. Physical Atlas. Geology No. 5. Plate 5. William Blackwood & Sons, Edinburgh & London. Engraved by W. & A.K. Johnston.
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0371.001
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Separately issued plate from the Physical Atlas. Printed in full color. Map is dissected into 12 sections, edged in red cloth and mounted on linen. Folds into black leather covers 28x23.5 with "Palaeontological Map Of The British Islands" stamped in gilt.
Geological, palaeontological map British Islands.
Forbes, Edward, 1815-18...
Geological, palaeontolo...
1854
0372.005
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[Forbes, Edward, 1815-1854, Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1804-1871]
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Geological & palaeontological map of the British Islands. By A.K. Johnston, F.R.G.S. From the sketches & notes of Professor Edward Forbes, F.R.S. of Kings College London & of the Government School of Mines, President of the Geological Society. Engraved by W. & A.K. Johnston. William Blackwood & Sons, Edinburgh & London. 1st March 1854, (1856)
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0372.005
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Col. lithographed map. Northern half covering Scotland and parts of Ireland, Northern Ireland and England. Explanation on pl. 6. Includes inset of the Shetland Islands, tables, and illustrations of "Palaeozoic fishes," "Tertiary & post Tertiary Mamallia," and "Secondary reptiles." "Geology no. 5."
Geology and Paleontology of the British Isles.
Forbes, Edward, 1815-18...
Geology and Paleontolog...
1856
0372R
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Forbes, Edward, 1815-1854
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On the Geology and Paleontology of the British Isles. I. Table of Fossiliferous Formations in the British Islands.
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0372R
Geology and Paleontology of the British Isles. (continued)
Forbes, Edward, 1815-18...
Geology and Paleontolog...
1856
0372S
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Forbes, Edward, 1815-1854
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On the Geology and Paleontology of the British Isles. I. Table of Fossiliferous Formations in the British Islands. (continued) II. Distribution of Organized Beings in Time.
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0372S
Geology and Paleontology of the British Isles. (continued)
Forbes, Edward, 1815-18...
Geology and Paleontolog...
1856
0372T
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Forbes, Edward, 1815-1854
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On the Geology and Paleontology of the British Isles. II. Distribution of Organized Beings in Time. (continued)
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0372T
Geology and Paleontology of the British Isles.
Forbes, Edward, 1815-18...
Geology and Paleontolog...
1856
0372U
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Forbes, Edward, 1815-1854
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On the Geology and Paleontology of the British Isles. II. Distribution of Organized Beings in Time.
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0372U
Geology and Paleontology of the British Isles. (continued)
Forbes, Edward, 1815-18...
Geology and Paleontolog...
1856
0372V
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Forbes, Edward, 1815-1854
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On the Geology and Paleontology of the British Isles. II. Distribution of Organized Beings in Time. (continued)
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0372V
Geology and Paleontology of the British Isles. (continued)
Forbes, Edward, 1815-18...
Geology and Paleontolog...
1856
0372W
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Forbes, Edward, 1815-1854
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On the Geology and Paleontology of the British Isles. II. Distribution of Organized Beings in Time. (continued)
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0372W
Composite: Geological, palaeontological map British Islands.
Forbes, Edward, 1815-18...
Composite: Geological, ...
1854
0372.007
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[Forbes, Edward, 1815-1854, Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1804-1871]
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(Composite of) Geological & palaeontological map of the British Islands. By A.K. Johnston, F.R.G.S. From the sketches & notes of Professor Edward Forbes, F.R.S. of Kings College London & of the Government School of Mines, President of the Geological Society. Engraved by W. & A.K. Johnston. William Blackwood & Sons, Edinburgh & London. 1st March 1854, (1856)
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0372.007
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Col. lithographed map on 2 sheets. Southern sheet entitled: Palaeontological map. Shows 25 geologic units. Includes inset of the Shetland Islands, notes, tables, and illustrations of "Palaeozoic fishes," "Tertiary & post Tertiary Mamallia," and "Secondary reptiles, " and "Types of groups of Ammonites ... after Von Buch & D'Orbigny." "Geology no. 5. ... no. 6."
Ethnographic, Gt. Brit., Ireland.
Johnston, Alexander Kei...
Ethnographic, Gt. Brit....
1856
0372.034
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[Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1804-1871, Kombst, Gustaf]
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Ethnographic map of Great Britain and Ireland, according to Dr. Gustaf Kombst ... by A.K. Johnston, F.R.G.S. Engraved & printed in colours by W. & A.K. Johnston, Edinburgh. William Blackwood & Sons, Edinburgh & London. (1856)
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0372.034
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Col. lithographed map. Relief shown by hachures. Shows also ancient British tribes. Includes inset map of the Orkney and Shetland islands. "Phytology & zoology no. 10."
British Islands.
Lizars, Daniel
British Islands.
1831
0436.007
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Lizars, Daniel
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British Islands. Published by D. Lizars, Edinburgh. (1831?)
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0436.007
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Hand colored engraved map. Relief shown by hachures. Shows settlements, counties, roads and rivers.
Les Britannique.
Migeon, J.; Desbuissons...
Les Britannique.
1892
0507.025
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[Desbuissons, L.E., Migeon, J.]
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Les Britannique. Grave par L. Smith. Dresse Sous La Direction De J. Migeon Par Ch. Lacoste. Migeon, editeur, imp, r. du Moulin Vert, Paris. Ecrit par A. Bizet. (1892). Fillatreau del. and Barbier sc. (for vignette).
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0507.025
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Full color by department. Relief shown by hachures. Vignette of London. Inset of Shetland Isles.
Eastern ports of Great Britain
Philip, George
Eastern ports of Great ...
1905
0724.014
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Philip, George
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Eastern ports of Great Britain. George Philip & Son, Ltd. The London Geographical Institute. (to accompany) Philips' Mercantile Marine Atlas. Second Edition ... 1905.
List No
0724.014
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Double page colored map, with insets: Manchester Ship Canal; The Tay ports; Liverpool docks; Edinburgh District; The Tyne ports; The Hartlepools; Sunderland; Hull docks; Great Grimsby. Shows political divisions, towns, populations, mail routes, steamship routes, distances, principal railways, telegraph cables, navigable waters, canals, lighthouses, harbors, British and American consular offices, naval stations, dockyards, etc. Depth shown by gradient tints and soundings. Includes reference to general map.
British Isles. Pergamon World Atlas.
Polish Army Topography ...
British Isles. Pergamon...
1964
0737.087
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Polish Army Topography Service
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The British Isles. Pergamon World Atlas. Pergamon Press, Ltd. & P.W.N. Poland 1964. Sluzba Topograficzna W.P.
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0737.087
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Over 20 small maps and graphics including industry, inland transport, agriculture, minerals, population, port traffic, land use, climate, employment, and foreign trade.
Iles Britanniques.
Soulier, E.; Andriveau-...
Iles Britanniques.
1838
0940.024
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[Andriveau-Goujon, J., Soulier, E.]
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Iles Britanniques. (inset) Iles Shetland. Atlas Elementaire Simplifie. Publie par J. Andriveau-Goujon. A Paris, chez Andriveau-Goujon, Editeur, Rue du Bac, No. 17.
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0940.024
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Relief shown by hachures. Paris prime meridian.
Stereographical map, British Isles.
Edward Stanford Ltd.; S...
Stereographical map, Br...
1904
0949.016
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Stanford, Edward
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A stereographical map of the British Isles. (inset) Orkney and Shetland Islands.
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0949.016
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Shaded relief.
Hydrographical map, British Isles.
Edward Stanford Ltd.; S...
Hydrographical map, Bri...
1904
0949.017
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Stanford, Edward
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A hydrographical map of the British Isles. (inset) Diagram showing the comparative fall of the principal rivers of the British Isles.
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0949.017
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Full color. Relief shown by spot heights. Shows system of drainage, river basins with square miles, main streams, fishing stations, canals, etc. Includes explanation.
Geological Map, British Isles.
Best, Edward; Edward St...
Geological Map, British...
1904
0949.018
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[Stanford, Edward, Woodward, H.B.]
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Geological Map of the British Isles by Edward Best. Edward Best, Geological Survey.(in set) Orkney and Shetland Islands.
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0949.018
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Shows 27 geologic units.
County Map of the British Isles.
Best, Edward; Edward St...
County Map of the Briti...
1904
0949.019
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[Stanford, Edward, Woodward, H.B.]
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A County Map of the British Isles. (inset) Orkney and Shetland Islands.
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0949.019
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Shows 27 geologic units.
Parliamentary map, British Isles.
Edward Stanford Ltd.; S...
Parliamentary map, Brit...
1904
0949.020
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Stanford, Edward
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A Parliamentary Map of the British Isles showing the electoral divisions as described in the Redistribution of Seats Act, 1885. (inset) Orkney and Shetland Islands. Parliamentary Boroughs within the County of London.
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0949.020
Railway map, British Isles.
Edward Stanford Ltd.; S...
Railway map, British Is...
1904
0949.021
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Stanford, Edward
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A Railway Map of the British Isles. (inset) Orkney and Shetland Islands.
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0949.021
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Full color. Includes inset of the Orkney and Shetland islands.
Rainfall, Temperature, British Isles.
Buchan, Alexander; Edwa...
Rainfall, Temperature, ...
1904
0949.022
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Stanford, Edward
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The Monthly Rainfall and Air Temperature of the British Isles. Alexander Buchan, F.M.S. &c.
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0949.022
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Twelve maps, each including an inset of Shetland. Includes text.
Die Britischen Inseln und das Umliegende Meer. (British Isles and North Sea).
Stieler, Adolf; Peterma...
Die Britischen Inseln u...
1865
0960.021
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[Stieler, Adolf, Petermann, A.]
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Stieler's Hand-Atlas ... No. 15a. Die Britischen Inseln und das Umliegende Meer. (insets) London. Crystall Palast. Helgoland. Rockall (View).
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0960.021
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Includes marine bathymetry.
Nr. 36. Die Britischen Inseln.
Stieler, Adolf; Vogel, ...
Nr. 36. Die Britischen ...
1911
0962.083
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[Stieler, Adolf, Vogel, C., Koffmahn, O.]
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Nr. 36. Die Britischen Inseln. (inset) London. Die Kanal oder Normannischen Inselen.
List No
0962.083
British Isles.
Thomson, John
British Isles.
1815
1007.010
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Thomson, John
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British Isles. Drawn & engraved by Hewitt, Broad Str., Bloomsby. Drawn & engraved for Thomson's New general atlas, May 1st, 1815.
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1007.010
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Engraved map. Hand colored. Relief shown by hachures. Includes inset of Orkney and Shetland islands.
Anglia, Scotia et Hibernia
Mercator, Gerhard, 1512...
Anglia, Scotia et Hiber...
1607
11201.031
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[Mercator, Gerhard, 1512-1594, Hondius, Iodocus, 1563-1612]
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Anglia, Scotia et Hibernia. (to accompany) Atlas minor Gerardi Mercatoris.
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11201.031
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Map of British Isles. Relief shown pictorially.
L'Isole Britaniche ouero l'Inghliterra ... La Scotia ... L'Irland
Rossi, Giovanni Giacomo...
L'Isole Britaniche ouer...
1699
11438.012
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[Rossi, Giovanni Giacomo de, 1627-1691, Widman, Georgio]
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L'Isole Britanniche ouero l'inghilterra : diuisa in sette regni, quattro de Sassoni, e tre dell'Inglesi, et il Principato di Galles, ciascuno diuiso ne loro Shire, ouero contadi : La Scotia, regno diuiso in due parti principali, di qua e di laa del Tay, ouero ne due regni de Pitti, e de Scoti : l'Irlandia, regno diuiso in quattro prouincie, e queste ne suoi contadi. Nuovamente corretta, et accresciuta, secondo le relationi piu moderne da Guglielmo Sansone Geografo ... E data in luce da Gio. Giacomo de Rossi in Roma, nella sue stamperia alla pace, l'anno 1699-con privil del S. Pont. Georgio Widman, sculp. (to accompany) Mercurio Geografico overo Guida Geografica in tutte le parti del Mondo ... Tomo Primo. (inset). (Map 8).
List No
11438.012
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Outline hand colored map, with decorative title cartouche. Inset: Isole de Farro; Mainland I. Relief shown pictorially. Shows political and administrative divisions, cities, towns, rivers and mountains. Prime meridian is Ferro. Includes notes.
Iles Britanniques
Hauchecorne, G.; Vander...
Iles Britanniques
1863
11612.002
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[Hauchecorne, G., Vandermaelen, Philippe, 1795-1869, Etablissement geographique de Bruxelles]
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Iles Britanniques. (to accompany) Carte generale des chemins de fer de l' Europe dressee d' apres des documents officiels, par G. Hauchecorne, Agent General de Chemins de fer. 1863. Etablissement geographique de Bruxelles, fonde par Ph. Vander Maelen. (Cover title) Schweizerische Nordostbahn.
List No
11612.002
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First edition railroad map of Europe. 1 map in 9 double page sheets. Full color by country. One of several large-scale railway maps produced by G. Hauchecorne, Agent General de Chemins de Fer, for the great Brussels publisher Philippe Vandermaelen. Each map includes separate title, showing railway system of each country, roads, major cities, towns, stations and distances between the larger cities. Railway routes shown in solid and broken lines. All lines represent the route and distances. Relief shown by hachures. Atlas title is from the first plate. The first map (Great Britain) includes inset of map of London and fourth plate (France, Espagne) includes inset map of Paris. Bound in black paper cover boards with label "Schweizerische Nordostbahn" pasted on front cover.
Britische Inseln
Kiepert, Heinrich, 1818...
Britische Inseln
1866
11693.030
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Kiepert, Heinrich, 1818-1899
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Britische Inseln. Beriechtigt 1866. Gestochen von H. Brose, W. Jaeck in Berlin 1855. (to accompany) H. Kiepert's Neuer Handatlas No. 21. Berlin BEI Dietrich Reimer. (insets) Die Nordlichen Inselgruppen. (with) Umgebungen von London.
List No
11693.030
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Double page hand colored in outline map. Color coded by administrative boundaries. Includes legend and abbreviations. Relief shown by hachures. Prime meridians are Ferro and Paris.
Nova totius Angliae, Scotiae, et Hiberniae
Visscher, Nicolaes, 164...
Nova totius Angliae, Sc...
1690
11755.009
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[Visscher, Nicolaes, 1649-1702., Wit, Frederick de]
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Nova totius Angliae, Scotiae, et Hiberniae. Auectore Frederick de Wit. Gedrukt t' Amsterdam by Frederick de Wit in de Kalverstraet by den Dam inde Witte Paskaert. (to accompany) Atlas minor sive totius orbis terrarum contracta delinea ex conatibus Nico. Visscher. 1690. (half title page) Atlas Minor sive Geographia Compendiosa, qua Orbis Terrarum.
List No
11755.009
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Hand colored in outline engraved map of British Isles. Printed in Amsterdam by Frederick de Wit. Includes decorative cartouches, coat of arms and compass rose. Showing political boundaries, cities and towns,waterways, ports, lakes and mountains. Relief shown pictorially.
A New Map of Great Britain and Ireland.
Wilkinson, Robert
A New Map of Great Brit...
1794
1201.008
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Wilkinson, Robert
Full Title
A New Map of Great Britain and Ireland.
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1201.008
Britain, or the United Kingdom of England, Scotland, & Ireland.
Wilkinson, Robert
Britain, or the United ...
1808
1202.008
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Wilkinson, Robert
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Britain, or the United Kingdom of England, Scotland, & Ireland.
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1202.008
33. Regnorum Angliae Scotia Iberniae.
Seutter, Matthaeus, 167...
33. Regnorum Angliae Sc...
1740
12040.098
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Seutter, Matthaeus, 1678-1756
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33. Tabula Novissima Accuratissima Regnorum Angliae Scotia Iberniae.
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12040.098
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Date estimated.
Tabula Novissima Accuratissima Regnorum Angliae Scotia Hiberniae.
Seutter, Matthaeus, 167...
Tabula Novissima Accura...
1727
12041.042
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Seutter, Matthaeus, 1678-1756
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10. Tabula Novissima Accuratissima Regnorum Angliae Scotia Hiberniae.
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12041.042
Les Isles Britanniques.
Jaillot, Alexis Hubert,...
Les Isles Britanniques.
1695
12044.020
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[Jaillot, Alexis Hubert, 1632?-1712, Sanson, Nicolas, 1600-1667]
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Les Isles Britanniques.
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12044.020
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Date as on map sheet or, if absent, 1695.
Carte Reduite des Isles Britanniques.
Bellin, Jacques Nicolas...
Carte Reduite des Isles...
1757
12059.017
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[Bellin, Jacques Nicolas, 1703-1772, Depot de la Marine]
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Carte Reduite des Isles Britanniques.
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12059.017
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From J.F. Letenneur: "Exceptional onboard document of this rare and fabulous maritime atlas, a masterpiece by the greatest French hydrographer of the 18th century, with maps of all the coastlines known at the time. Bound with the coat of arms of the King of France, the atlas was taken by the English aboard the frigate la Nymphe, off the coasts of Ushant August 10, 1780, during one of the naval battles of the American War of Independence which took place on European waters. In the context of the war at the end of the 18th century, and of the rivalry between the French and British Navy, maritime atlases, were strategic tools, and this “Hydrographie Françoise” more so than any other, because its purpose was to provide the best maritime charts for the French ships that were fighting on the American side against the British. (The handwritten captions throughout most of the atlas are prices for individual maps and all include the same mention: “for sailors”). These atlases were not the kind to be kept in a library, but precious tools, based on the observations of the travelers and continuously improved upon, as reflect in the present copy. It was bound with the engraved title page of the edition of 1737-1765, but the index includes maps printed after 1765 (until 1772), and the copy was augmented by six maps that do not appear in the index (until 1776), as well as 14 pages of text from the Versailles edition of 1773. The later maps are signed by Verdun de la Crenne and were done during the campaigns of the Flore (1771-1772) and of the Isis led by Fleurieu in 1768-1769. The captions explain that the maps were created using the latest technology of the day that could measure longitude (maritime clocks)." (Continued in the Pub Note field).
Isles Britanniques.
du Sauzet, Henri; Sanso...
Isles Britanniques.
1734
12062.030
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[du Sauzet, Henri, Sanson, N.]
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Isles Britanniques.
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12062.030
36. Carte Generale des Iles Britanniques.
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