Nanzenbushu bankoku shoka no zu. Rokashi. Hoei 7 (1710)
List No
5763.001
Note
Wood block print. Hand colored. In Japanese. Shows the world based on Buddhist literature from India and China. This map is based on a Buddhist conceptual view of the world with India at the center, yet it includes contemporary European geographical knowledge -- Europe is shown as a group of islands in the upper left corner and South America is is an island in the ocean south of Japan on the right side. The map has many place names in Asia not found on European maps of the period. In the center of the map in the Himalayan Mountains is a quadruple helix symbolizing the origins of the four great rivers of the region (the Indus, the Ganges, the Brahmaputra and the Sutlej rivers) emanating from the heads of a horse, a lion, an elephant, and an ox. This is the site of the present day Lake Manasarovar, the highest fresh water lake in the world. "A land bridge connects China to an unnamed continent in the upper right corner ..."--Cortazzi. Relief shown pictorially. Bibliography. Title in Nihon kohan chizu shusei: Nanzenbushu bankoku shoka no zu. Folded in cover 24x19. Has annotations in red ink.
Clouet, J. B. L. (Jean-Bapti
France commercante.
1787
School Atlas
Authors
Clouet, J. B. L. (Jean-Baptiste Louis), b. 1730
Full Title
La France commercante. (1787)
List No
4757.026
Note
Engraved map. Hand colored. Relief shown pictorially. Includes text. Prime meridian: Ferro.
Olney, J. (Jesse), 1798-1872
World, Christianity chart.
1837
School Atlas
Authors
Olney, J. (Jesse), 1798-1872
Full Title
The World on a globular projection. A chart exhibiting the progress of Christianity from the birth of our Saviour to the present time. Entered according to act of Congress. (1837)
List No
2430.002
Note
Engraved double hemisphere map and graph. Hand colored.
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.
American Publishing Company
Rambles Through Our Country.
1886
Game
Authors
American Publishing Company
Full Title
Rambles Through Our Country. An Instructive Geographical Game For The Young. Copyright Secured 1881. American Publishing Company. Hartford, Conn. 1886.
List No
3886.000
Note
This is meant to accompany a board game with a map of the United States (see our #5086). However, it functions as a geography of the U.S. by itself. In full color.
French Geographical Game
France Provinces & Departmen
1870
Game
Authors
French Geographical Game
Full Title
France Provinces & Departments.
List No
2948.001
Note
Map in full color. Game cards attached to right side with elastic bands. Legend and instructions included on game board.
Darton, William
Cover: New map of America.
1814
Puzzle
Authors
Darton, William
Full Title
(Covers to) A New Map of America, Dissected for the Instruction of Youth in Geography. (with) North America, from the Latest Authorities. Engraved by Willm. Darton. No. 58, Holborn Hill. Published Jany. 26, 1814 by Willm. Darton, London.
List No
3407A
Darton, William
North America.
1814
Puzzle
Authors
Darton, William
Full Title
North America, from the Latest Authorities. Engraved by Willm. Darton. No. 58, Holborn Hill. Published Jany. 26, 1814 by Willm. Darton, London.
List No
3407.001
Note
Very early map puzzle. The map is from Darton's Union Atlas (see our copy, #4767). Map has some color and has obviously faded with some small sections missing from a few pieces.
Fremin, A.R., Gaultier, J.,
Cover: Atlas geographique.
1850
Puzzle
Authors
Fremin, A.R., Gaultier, J., Logerot
Full Title
(Covers to) Atlas Geographique.
List No
4782A
Note
Colorful cover showing animals, transportation, and people from each continent.
Rutley, F.
Chart Of Geographical Illust
1915
Case Map
Authors
Rutley, F.
Full Title
Andrews' Schoolroom Chart Of Geographical Illustrations. Thomas Murby, 32, Bouverie Street, Fleet Street, London. Designed by F. Rutley Esq, H.M. Geol. Survey. Drawn by Waldo Sargeant, Printed by W. Griggs. (inset) Map Of Europe Explanatory Of Geographical Terms. (untitled birds eye view illustrating land and water formations). (with 6 additional inset maps and 1 profile).
List No
0867.000
Note
Date is approximate. Maps include: Map Of Europe, untitled birds eye view of land formations, The Earth In Space, The World In Hemispheres, Zones (also showing mountains of the world), The Seasons, Hemispheres Shewing The Proportion Of Land To Water, and Points Of The Compass (showing rivers of the world). Profile is titled "Section Of The Earth's Crust." Full printed color. Map is dissected into 36 sections and is edged and backed with linen. Folds into marbled end sheets into a new rust cloth folding case 24x28 with "Andrews' Chart of Geographical Illustrations F. Rutley 1915" stamped in gold on the spine.
Chapin, William, Taylor, J.B
Chapin's Ornamental Map Of T
1846
Wall Map
Authors
Chapin, William, Taylor, J.B.
Full Title
Chapin's Ornamental Map Of The United States With Plans Of The World, British Possessions, West Indies & Columbia. New York, Published by W. Chapin & J.B. Taylor. 1846. Entered ... 1838 by W. Chapin & J.B. Taylor ... New York. Sold by T. & E.H. Ensign, No. 36 Ann St. N. York. Geographical Part Engraved By J.B. Taylor & H.F. Wheeler. Printed by Wm. Neale, N.Y. (above title) Steel Plates. (title engraving) Chapin del. Prudhomme sc. (portraits) Drawn & Engraved by Story & Atwood, N. York ... Painted by G. Stuart ... A. Dick sc. ... W.D. Smith sc. ... J.F.E. Prudhomme sc. Osborne sc. (with 9 inset maps).
List No
2128.000
Note
First edition listed in Karrow is 1839, all copyrights are 1838. Truly an "ornamental" map with an architecture of columns and vignettes including illustrations of the presidents at the borders that is unique. With inset maps of the Western Territory of the United States, Texas, the Canadas, the North Part of Maine, South Part of Florida, British Possessions in North America, the World, Colombia, and the West Indies. Editions from 1839 to 1853. With black top and bottom rollers. Full color by county.
Ensign, Bridgman & Fanning
The Cottage Ornament.
1856
Wall Map
Authors
Ensign, Bridgman & Fanning
Full Title
The Cottage Ornament Published By Ensign, Bridgman & Fanning, 156 William St., New York. (with) Double hemisphere map of the World (with) untitled map of the United States with inset map of Mexico.
List No
5477.000
Note
Map on sticks is primarily filled with drawings and information including people from many nations in traditional dress, a map of the solar system, U.S. historical drawings, pictures of the Presidents, and buildings from around the World.
Delamarche, Charles Francois
(Systemes)
1800
School Atlas
Authors
Delamarche, Charles Francois, Lattre, Jean
Full Title
(Systemes. A Paris, chez Delamarche, Geogr., ca. 1800)
List No
0421.002
Note
Five engraved maps or illustrations on 1 sheet. Title from table of contents. Contents: Sphere armillaire -- Systeme de Ptolomee -- Systeme de Copernic -- Systeme de Ticho-Brahe -- Rose de boussole. Includes notes.
Clouet, J. B. L. (Jean-Bapti
Systemes du Monde.
1787
School Atlas
Authors
Clouet, J. B. L. (Jean-Baptiste Louis), b. 1730
Full Title
Des systemes du Monde. (1787)
List No
4757.007
Note
Nine engraved maps or drawings. Hand colored. Contents: Systeme de Ptolomee -- Systeme de Tycho-Brahe -- Systeme des Tourbillons -- Systeme de Copernic -- Systeme Compose -- Excentrique, Concentrique en partie -- Perihelie -- Aphelie -- Epicycle. Includes text.
Townsend, Dennis
(Promotion Text for) Townsen
1870
Globe
Authors
Townsend, Dennis
Full Title
(Promotion Text for) Townsend's Patent Folding Globe ... Publishers: George M. Smith & Co., 129 Washington Street, Boston, Mass. Dennis Townsend, Felchville, Windsor County Vt. Edward E. Rice & Co., Steam Job Printers, 5 Hawley Street, Boston, Mass. (On the cover of the folder holding the collapsed globe, on the globe itself: "Patented by Dennis Townsend Feb. 16, 1869").
List No
3891C
Note
A promotional flyer for the expandable globe discussing its price and attributes with testimonials from the press, including Scientific American.
Townsend, Dennis
Townsend's Patent Folding Gl
1870
Globe
Authors
Townsend, Dennis
Full Title
Townsend's Patent Folding Globe. Patented by Dennis Townsend Feb. 16, 1869. (both hemispheres shown).
List No
3891.001
Note
Both hemispheres shown in flattened state. Globe in full color with numbered counties and features. Globe has rings on both ends which allow it to be easily expanded and to be hung. Instructions are also given for mounting the globe on a stand.
Townsend, Dennis
Townsend's Patent Folding Gl
1870
Globe
Authors
Townsend, Dennis
Full Title
Townsend's Patent Folding Globe. Patented by Dennis Townsend Feb. 16, 1869. (expanded globe).
List No
3891.002
Note
Globe shown after expansion - 6 inches in diameter. Globe in full color with numbered counties and features. Globe has rings on both ends which allow it to be easily expanded and to be hung. Instructions are also given for mounting the globe on a stand.
Purdy, Earl, United States.
PWA rebuilds the Nation.
1935
Separate Map
Authors
Purdy, Earl, United States. Public Works Administration. Division of Information
Full Title
PWA rebuilds the Nation. Prepared by Division of Information, Federal Public Works Administration. Cartographer Earl Purdy.
List No
3975.000
Note
Large map of the United States showing in pictures on the map and in the borders many of the projects of the Public Works Administration. A note says "In picture and legend, this map indicates how the Federal Public Works Administration has aided local communities to rebuild the United States." Illustrated projects include highways, dams, schools, post offices, court houses, bridges, housing, irrigation districts, parks, etc. Printed in full color.
Johnstone, E. McD.
The Unique Map Of California
1885
Separate Map
Authors
Johnstone, E. McD.
Full Title
The Unique Map Of California. Copyrighted. E. McD. Johnstone. Dickman-Jones Co. Lith. S.F. (with 3 inset maps, 1 profile).
List No
4349.000
Note
The date is estimated from the county formation (San Benito and Del Norte). This is a remarkable map with twenty vignettes of California scenes and three inset maps showing soil, temperature, and areas. Another inset shows the heights of the Sierra Nevada mountains. All these elements combine to make a beautiful map. Little is know about the maker, Johnstone, except that he drew the Climatic Map of California as well (see our #941). Printed in full color.
Duval, Henri
Tableau de Geologie et des R
1834
School Atlas
Authors
Duval, Henri
Full Title
Atlas Universel. Tableau de Geologie et des Revolutions de Globe. Par Henri Duval, Chevalier de la Legion d'honneur, Professeur d'Histoire, de Geographie, de Belles-lettres, &&. Paris (1834), Chez l'Auteur, rue de la Chaussee d'Antin, No.15... Johanneau, Rue du Coq. 8 bis. ,,, Impie. lith. de E. Houbloup, rue Dauphine 22 et 24.
List No
0254M
Note
Line drawing shows the mountains of the world. Color cross-section shows the earth's crust and atmosphere. Discussion of fossils, volcanoes, rivers, etc.
Geographical and Geological
Bird's eye view of the Black
1879
Exploration Book, Regional A
Authors
Geographical and Geological Survey of the Rocky Mountain Region (U.S.), Jenney, Walter Proctor, 1849-1921, Newton, Henry, 1845-1877
Full Title
Bird's eye view of the Black Hills to illustrate the geological structure. Dept. of the Interior, U.S.G. and G. Survey, J.W. Powell, in charge. Geology of the Black Hills by Henry Newton, E.M. (Julius Bien, Lith. New York, 1879)
List No
2083.001
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