The World On Mercator's Projection. The Illustrations by H. Warren & Engraved by J.B. Allen. The Map Drawn & Engraved by John Rapkin.
List No
0466.003
Note
In outline color with some land masses in full color. Surrounded by drawings of cities, and sights such as the Pyramids at Giza and Niagara Falls. British Colonies are highlighted in red and steam routes to the Colonies in blue.
Andree, Richard, Times (Lond
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British Empire, routes, curr
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1895
World Atlas
Authors
Andree, Richard, Times (London, England)
Full Title
British Empire, showing the commercial routes of the World and ocean currents. (with) Steam-ship lines of Central America & the West Indies. (with) Steam-ship lines from ports of Western Europe. (with) Eastern steam-ship lines (Mediterranean and Black Seas. Published at the office of "The Times," London, 1895)
List No
1010.005
Note
Color map with 3 ancillary maps. Also shows overland and submarine telegraph cables, principal railways, limits of floating ice, etc.
Fullarton, A. & Co.
British Empire Throughout th
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1872
World Atlas
Authors
Fullarton, A. & Co.
Full Title
British Empire Throughout the World Exhibited In One View. Compiled By John Bartholomew Junr. F.R.G.S. A. Fullarton & Co. Edinburgh, London & Dublin.
List No
3007.023
Note
This double page map is titled "British Empire Throughout The World Exhibited In One View." The British possessions are colored in red as was typical of maps of the period showing the British Empire. It is highly decorative and it appeared in Fullarton's Royal Illustrated Atlas which was first published in 1864 after being issued in 27 parts from 1854-62. Map surrounded by drawings of the inhabitants of each dominion. Tables include size and population of nations around the world.
Betts, John
Betts's Portable Terrestrial
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1915
Globe
Authors
Betts, John
Full Title
By The Queens Royal Letters Patent. Betts's Portable Terrestrial Globe. Compiled from The Latest and Best Authorities. British Empire coloured red. London: George Philip & Son Ltd. 32 Fleet Street. Liverpool: Philip Son & Nephew Ltd. 45-51, South Castle Street.
List No
4478.000
Note
Undated 15-inch hanging globe, with the date of 1915 estimated by the Panama Canal (1914) and Austria Hungary (prior to WW I). George Philip took over production from Betts around 1880, and examples appear as late as 1932 (Welsh Sale #364).
Woodbridge, William C.
Moral, political World.
1837
School Atlas
Authors
Woodbridge, William C.
Full Title
Moral & political chart of the inhabited World, exhibiting the prevailing religion, form of government, degree of civilization, and population of each country. By W.C. Woodbridge. Entered ... 28th day of September 1821 by Wm. C. Woodbridge ... Connecticut. (1837?)
List No
2573.002
Note
Engraved map. Includes inset map "Central Europe" and table "Distribution of mankind with their races & religions, 1826." Prime meridians: Philadelphia and London.
Rand McNally and Company
World On Mercator's Projecti
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1924
National Atlas
Authors
Rand McNally and Company
Full Title
The World on Mercator's Projection.
List No
5028.001
Note
Shows marine telegraph and cable lines, currents, steam vessel tracks, and nautical distances.
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