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Carey, Mathew
China divided into it's Grea …
1796
World Atlas
Authors Carey, Mathew
Full Title China divided into it's Great Provinces According to the best Authorities. B. Tanner Sc. N. York. Engraved for Carey's American Edition of Guthrie's Geography improved.
List No 2862.020
Note Uncolored.
Blunt, Edmund M. (Edmund Mar …
The north eastern coast, Nor …
1828
Chart Atlas
Authors Blunt, Edmund M. (Edmund March), 1770-1862, Des Barres, Joseph F. W. (Joseph Frederick Wallet), 1722-1824
Full Title (The north eastern coast of North America from New York to Cape Canso including Sable Island by Edmund Blunt. East sheet. (with) Halifax Harbour and adjacent coast by J.F.W. Des Barres. Published & Sold by E. & G.W. Blunt, No. 154 Water Street, corner of Maiden Lane, New York. G. Ely Sct. Engd. by D.R. Harrison. Entered ... 22nd day of July 1828, by Edmund Blunt of the State of New York)
List No 4662.001
Note Eastern sheet of 3-sheet engraved nautical chart. Contains inset. Depths shown by soundings. Light house coloring by hand in red. Guthorn notes subsequent eds. in 1844, 1847 and 1848.
Blunt, Edmund M. (Edmund Mar …
The north eastern coast, Nor …
1828
Chart Atlas
Authors Blunt, Edmund M. (Edmund March), 1770-1862
Full Title The north eastern coast of North America from New York to Cape Canso including Sable Island by Edmund Blunt. Center sheet. Published & Sold by E. & G.W. Blunt, No. 154 Water Street, corner of Maiden Lane, New York. G. Ely Sct. Engd. by D.R. Harrison. Entered ... 22nd day of July 1828, by Edmund Blunt of the State of New York.
List No 4662.002
Note Center sheet of 3-sheet engraved nautical chart. Depths shown by soundings. Light house coloring added by hand in red. Guthorn notes subsequent eds. in 1844, 1847 and 1848.
Blunt, Edmund M. (Edmund Mar …
The north eastern coast, Nor …
1828
Chart Atlas
Authors Blunt, Edmund M. (Edmund March), 1770-1862, Des Barres, Joseph F. W. (Joseph Frederick Wallet), 1722-1824, Taber, W. C., Wadsworth, A. S. (Alex. S.)
Full Title (The north eastern coast of North America from New York to Cape Canso including Sable Island by Edmund Blunt. West sheet. (with) Buzzards Bay drawn from the survey of Des Barres and information furnished by W.C. Taber ... (with) Boston Harbour from the survey of A.S. Wadsworth, U.S.N. and the chart of Des Barres. Published & Sold by E. & G.W. Blunt, No. 154 Water Street, corner of Maiden Lane, New York. G. Ely Sct. Engd. by D.R. Harrison. Entered ... 22nd day of July 1828, by Edmund Blunt of the State of New York)
List No 4662.003
Note West sheet of 3-sheet engraved nautical chart. Includes 2 insets. Extends south to Barnigat Inlet, N.J. Depths shown by soundings. Light house coloring added by hand in red. Guthorn notes subsequent eds. in 1844, 1847 and 1848.
Blunt, Edmund M. (Edmund Mar …
Composite: NE coast North Am …
1828
Chart Atlas
Authors Blunt, Edmund M. (Edmund March), 1770-1862, Des Barres, Joseph F. W. (Joseph Frederick Wallet), 1722-1824, Taber, W. C., Wadsworth, A. S. (Alex. S.)
Full Title (Composite of) The north eastern coast of North America from New York to Cape Canso including Sable Island by Edmund Blunt. (with) Halifax Harbour and adjacent coast by J.F.W. Des Barres. (with) Buzzards Bay drawn from the survey of Des Barres and information furnished by W.C. Taber ... (with) Boston Harbour from the survey of A.S. Wadsworth, U.S.N. and the chart of Des Barres. Published & Sold by E. & G.W. Blunt, No. 154 Water Street, corner of Maiden Lane, New York. G. Ely Sct. Engd. by D.R. Harrison. Entered ... 22nd day of July 1828, by Edmund Blunt of the State of New York.
List No 4662.004
Note Three sheet engraved nautical chart, with three insets. Depths shown by soundings. Light house coloring added by hand in red. Guthorn notes subsequent eds. in 1844, 1847 and 1848.
Disturnell, John
Cover: Mapa, Estados Unidos …
1847
Pocket Map
Authors Disturnell, John
Full Title (Covers to) Mapa de los Estados Unidos De Mejico, Segun lo organizado y definido por las varias actas del Congreso de dicha Republica ... Lo Publican J. Disturnell, 102 Broadway. Nuevo York. 1847. Revised Edition. (inset) Carto De Los Caminos &c. Desde Vera Cruz Y Alvarado A Mejico. (inset) Chart of the Bay of Vera Cruz. (inset) Map Showing The Battle Grounds of the 8th and 9th May 1846.
List No 2541A
Disturnell, John
Mapa de los Estados Unidos D …
1847
Pocket Map
Authors Disturnell, John
Full Title Mapa de los Estados Unidos De Mejico, Segun lo organizado y definido por las varias actas del Congreso de dicha Republica ... Lo Publican J. Disturnell, 102 Broadway. Nuevo York. 1847. Revised Edition. (inset) Carto De Los Caminos &c. Desde Vera Cruz Y Alvarado A Mejico. (inset) Chart of the Bay of Vera Cruz. (inset) Map Showing The Battle Grounds of the 8th and 9th May 1846.
List No 2541.001
Note The seventh edition known as the "Treaty Map." This map was "the official cartographic reference consulted in negotiating the peace treaty of February 2, 1848, which terminated the Mexican war..." (Martin). The first of seven issues in 1847, this is easily identifiable by having only two inset maps in the Gulf of Mexico (later issues have four). The twelfth edition was also used as a treaty map. This copy folds into red cloth covers 15x10, with "Mexico" stamped in gold, and with "Statistics of the Republic of Mexico" pasted on the inside front cover. Signature of Cornelius S. Van Alstine, U.S. Navy, on verso of map. Streeter refers to this seventh edition as "the most important edition of the Disturnell map." Map is in full color.
Berghaus, Heinrich
Graphische Darstellung des G …
1849
World Atlas
Authors Berghaus, Heinrich
Full Title Graphische Darstellung des Ganges der Temperatur Innerhalb Der Tagl. Und Jahrl. Periode in Allen Zonen. 1ste. Abtheilung: Meteorologie No. 5. Potsdam, in der Geographischen Kunstschule. Gotha, bei Justus Perthes. 1839. Zweite Auflage. 1849.
List No 2515.004
Note Six charts related to temperature throughout the world.
Berghaus, Heinrich
Vermischtes zur Hydrographie …
1843
World Atlas
Authors Berghaus, Heinrich
Full Title Vermischtes zur Hydrographie: Schwankungen des Ostsee Standes, Strom Neigungen, &c. &c. 2te Abtheilung: Hydrographie, No. 10. Potsdam, gez. u. gest. in der geogr. Kunstschule. Gotha, bei Justus Perthes. 1843.
List No 2515.021
Note Numerous charts showing miscellaneous hydrographic information about the rivers of Europe.
Berghaus, Heinrich
Hydro-Historische Darstellun …
1837
World Atlas
Authors Berghaus, Heinrich
Full Title Hydro-Historische Darstellung vom Zustande der Elbe in dem Halbjahrhundert 1731-1780. 2te Abtheilung: Hydrographie, No. 11. Nach Berghaus' Entwurf gez. von G. Haase. Gestochen von K. Kolbe. Gotha, J. Perthes. 1837.
List No 2515.022
Note Historical chart of the Elbe River including average and high water level, as well as the ice levels.
Berghaus, Heinrich
Hydro-Historische Ubersicht …
1837
World Atlas
Authors Berghaus, Heinrich
Full Title Hydro-Historische Ubersicht vom Zustande der Elbe in dem Halbjahrhundert 1781-1830. 2te Abtheilung: Hydrographie, No. 12. Nach Berghaus' Entwurf gez. von G. Haase. Gestochen von K. Kolbe. Gotha, J. Perthes. 1837.
List No 2515.023
Note Historical chart of the Elbe River including average and high water level, as well as the ice levels.
Berghaus, Heinrich
Hydro-Historische Ubersicht …
1838
World Atlas
Authors Berghaus, Heinrich
Full Title Hydro-Historische Ubersicht vom Zustande der Oder in dem Halbjahrhundert 1781-1830. 2te Abtheilung: Hydrographie, No. 13. Nach Berghaus' Entwurf gez. von G. Haase. Gestochen von K. Kolbe. Gotha, J. Perthes. 1837.
List No 2515.024
Note Historical chart of the Oder River including average and high water level, as well as the ice levels.
Berghaus, Heinrich
Vergleichende Ubersicht Vom …
1841
World Atlas
Authors Berghaus, Heinrich
Full Title Vergleichende Ubersicht Vom Zustande Des Rheins, Der Weser, Der Elbe Und Oder, Wahrend Der Zehn Jahre Von 1831-1840. 2te Abtheilung: Hydrographie, No. 14. Gez. u. gest. in der geograph. Kunstschule zu Potsdam. Gotha bei Justus Perthes. 1841.
List No 2515.025
Note A chart comparing four German rivers, the Rhine, Weser, Elbe and Oder.
Berghaus, Heinrich
Die Deutschen Strome Rhein, …
1838
World Atlas
Authors Berghaus, Heinrich
Full Title Die Deutschen Strome Rhein, Elbe, Oder, nach ihrem Verhalten Innerhalb Eines Jahres, gegrundet auf die Beobachtungen der Pegel zu Emmerich, Koln, Magdeburg, Dresden, Kustrin. Nebst der Darstellung von dem Fahresstande dieser Strome seit 1728 &c. 2te Abtheilung: Hydrographie, No. 15. Entw.und gez. von H. Berghaus. Gest. von K. Kolbe. Gotha, J. Perthes. 1838.
List No 2515.026
Note Statistical information about three large German rivers.
Berghaus, Heinrich
Hydrographisches Tableau Der …
1842
World Atlas
Authors Berghaus, Heinrich
Full Title Hydrographisches Tableau Der Weser, Weichsel, Und Des Memelstroms. 2te Abtheilung: Hydrographie, No. 16. Potsdam, gez. u. gest. in der geograph. Kunstschule. Gotha bei Justus Perthes. 1842.
List No 2515.027
Note Statistical information about three large German rivers.
Berghaus, Heinrich
Idealer Durchschnitt eines T …
1841
World Atlas
Authors Berghaus, Heinrich
Full Title Idealer Durchschnitt eines Theils Der Erdrinde. Verfafst von Thomas Webster, F.G.S. &c. Die Pflanzen und Thiere nach der Auswahl und Anordnung des Dr. Buckland gezeichnet von Joseph Fischer. Potsdam, gestochen in der geographischen Kunstschule, die Figuren von J.C. Ausfeld. 3te Abtheilung: Geologie, No. 11. Gotha, J. Perthes, 1841.
List No 2515.038
Note A full color "ideal" geologic cross section with a detailed key explaining all of the notations on the map. Above the section are numerous drawings of plants, animals, and sea life.
Berghaus, Heinrich
Verbreitung der vorzuglicher …
1845
World Atlas
Authors Berghaus, Heinrich
Full Title Verbreitung der vorzuglicheren Saugethiere der Alten Welt. 6te. Abtheilung: Geographie der Thiere No. 5. Gez. in der geogr. Kunstschule zu Potsdam. Gestochen von Joh. Carl Ausfeld. Gotha, bei J. Perthes, 1845.
List No 2515.057
Note Map in full color showing the distrbution of numerous types of animals throughout Europe and Asia including camels, elephants, and wolves. A chart shows the distribution of animals across the meridians, including carnivores, marsupials, elephants, and rodents.
Berghaus, Heinrich
Statistische Ubersicht der E …
1844
World Atlas
Authors Berghaus, Heinrich
Full Title Statistische Ubersicht der Europaischen Vogel nach ihrer geogr. Vertheilung. 6te. Abtheilung: Geographie der Thiere No. 10. Gotha, Justus Perthes. 1844.
List No 2515K
Note A statistical chart of the distribution of birds throughout Europe.
Berghaus, Heinrich
Die Volker Asien's Und Europ …
1847
World Atlas
Authors Berghaus, Heinrich
Full Title Die Volker Asien's Und Europa's. 8te Abtheilung: Ethnographie No 1. Gotha, bei Justus Perthes. 1847.
List No 2515.067
Note A large full color map of Europe and Asia showing the ethnographic distribution of people with an accompanying chart.
Atwood, J.M., Ensign & Thaye …
Pictorial Map Of The United …
1849
Wall Map
Authors Atwood, J.M., Ensign & Thayer
Full Title Pictorial Map Of The United States. 1849. Published by Ensign & Thayer, 50 Ann Street, New York. Drawn & Engraved by J.M. Atwood, New York. Entered ... 1847 by Phelps, Ensign's & Thayer ... New York.
List No 5057.000
Note This is earlier than our 1849 Map of the United States (see #264) which uses the same base map. Here, San Francisco is named Yerba Buena (which name appeared only briefly on maps published in 1848-1849), the Gold Region has far fewer towns (no Sacramento City, Sutters City or Fremont), and the Humboldt River is not yet drawn in the Great Basin. The copyright date is still 1847. Wall map surrounded by drawings showing the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the landing of the pilgrims and numerous battles. A small inset map of Mexico and a chart showing the population of the United States are included. The map is in color by state or region. The gold region of California is shown in gold. Mounted on black rollers and backed with linen.
Bache, A. D.
Nantucket Harbor.
1848
Chart Atlas
Authors Bache, A. D.
Full Title Nantucket Harbor. From a trigonometrical survey under the direction of A.D. Bache, Superintendent of the Survey of the Coast of the United States. Triangulation by A.D. Bache and C.M. Eakin assistant. Topography by H.L. Whiting assistant. Hydrography by the party under the command of C.H. Davis Lieutenant, U.S. Navy. Published in 1848. Reduction by J.M. Wampler, draughtsman. Views by J. Robertson. Engraving of topography by F. Dankworth & O.A. Lawson, assisted by J.H. Young. Views by A.O. Lawson. Lettering by J. Knight & W. Smith. Printed by H. Benner. Electrotype copy no. 1 by G. Mathiot, U.S.C.S. (with logo) U.S. Coast Survey Office.
List No 2470.003
Note Engraved nautical chart. Relief shown by hachures, depths by soundings. Inset coastal views: View no. 1. Approach to Nantucket Harbor in 5 1/2 or 6 fathoms, Brant Lt. H. bearing S. by E. -- View no. 2. Approach to Nantucket from the buoy bt. in Western Channel, 3 fathoms water, Brant Lt. H. bearing S.E. Includes tide table and information on sailing directions. Shows buildings, etc.
Bache, A. D.
Edgartown Harbor.
1848
Chart Atlas
Authors Bache, A. D.
Full Title Edgartown Harbor. Founded upon a trigonometrical survey under the direction of A.D. Bache, Superintendent of the Survey of the Coast of the United States. Triangulation by C.M. Eakin assistant. Topography by H.L. Whiting assistant. Hydrography by the party under the command of Lieutenant C.H. Davis, U.S. Navy. Published in 1848. Reduction of topography by M.I. McClery assistant ... hydrography by Jno. Robertson. Views by O.A. Lawson. Printed by H. Benner. Electrotype copy no. 2 by G. Mathiot, U.S.C.S. (with logo) U.S. Coast Survey Office.
List No 2470.006
Note Engraved nautical chart. Relief shown by hachures, depths by soundings. Includes 3 coastal views of entrance to Edgartown, sailing directions and descriptive notes. In upper margin "Presented under authority of an act of Congress of the United States of June 3d 1844 by direction of the Treasury Department, A.D. Bache Superintendent Coast Survey."
Bache, A. D.
New Bedford.
1850
Chart Atlas
Authors Bache, A. D.
Full Title The harbor of New Bedford. Founded upon a trigonometrical survey under the direction of Alex. D. Bache, Superintendent of the Survey of the Coast of the United States. Triangulation by C.M. Eakin assistant. Topography by H.L. Whiting assistant. Hydrography under the direction of G.S. Blake, Lieut. Comg., U.S. Navy. Published in 1846. Republished in 1850. Drawn by H.L. Whiting assistant. Engraved by Sherman & Smith, New York. Printed by H. Benner. Electrotype copy no. 5 by G. Mathiot, U.S.C.S. (with logo) U.S. Coast Survey Depot.
List No 2470.008
Note Engraved nautical chart. Relief shown by hachures, depths by soundings. Includes 4 coastal views and tide and sailing direction notes. In upper margin "Presented under authority of an act of Congress of the United States of June 3d 1844 by direction of the Treasury Department, A.D. Bache Superintendent Coast Survey."
Bache, A. D., Hassler, F. R.
Harbor of New London.
1848
Chart Atlas
Authors Bache, A. D., Hassler, F. R.
Full Title The Harbor of New London. Founded upon a trigonometrical survey under the direction of F.R. Hassler, Superintendent of the Survey of the Coast of the United States. Triangulation by E. Blunt assistant. Topography by F.H. Gerdes and J.B. Gluck assistants. Hydrography by the party under the command of G.S. Blake, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy. Published in 1848. A.D. Bache, Superintendent. Final reduction for engraving by J.B. Gluck, draughtsman. Topography engraved by A. Rolle. Lettering by J. Knight. Electrotyped by S. Siebert. Printed by H. Benner. Electrotype copy no. 2 by G. Mathiot, U.S.C.S. (with logo) U.S. Coast Survey Depot.
List No 2470.011
Note Engraved nautical chart. Relief shown by hachures, depths by soundings. Includes sailing directions and descriptive notes. In upper margin "Presented under authority of an act of Congress of the United States of June 3d 1844 by direction of the Treasury Department, A.D. Bache Superintendent Coast Survey."
Bache, A. D., Hassler, F. R.
Black Rock, Bridgeport.
1848
Chart Atlas
Authors Bache, A. D., Hassler, F. R.
Full Title Harbors of Black Rock and Bridgeport. Founded upon a trigonometrical survey under the direction of F.R. Hassler, Superintendent of the Survey of the Coast of the United States. Triangulation by J. Ferguson, assistant. Topography by C.M. Eakin. Hydrography by the party under the command of Lieutenant G.S. Blake, U.S. Navy. Published in 1848. A.D. Bache, Superintendent. Reduction for engraving by M.I. McClery, assistant, with some additions by J.M. Wampler, draughtsman. Topography engraved by S.T. Pettit, apprentice, finished by F. Dankworth, O.A. Lawson & A. Rolle. Lettering by F. Dankworth and J. Knight. Electrotype copy no. 1 by G. Mathiot, U.S.C.S. (with logo) U.S. Coast Survey Office.
List No 2470.014
Note Engraved nautical chart. Relief shown by hachures, depths by soundings. Includes tide and sailing direction notes. In upper margin "Presented under authority of an act of Congress of the United States of June 3d 1844 by direction of the Treasury Department, A.D. Bache Superintendent Coast Survey."
Bache, A. D., Hassler, F. R. …
Delaware Bay, River 1.
1848
Chart Atlas
Authors Bache, A. D., Hassler, F. R., United States Coast Survey
Full Title (Map of Delaware Bay and River). Sheet no. 1. (Founded upon a trigonometrical survey under the direction of F.R. Hassler and A.D. Bache, Superintendents of the Survey of the Coast of the United States. Triangulation by F.R. Hassler, assts. J. Ferguson, E. Blunt, C.M. Eakin, F.H. Gerdes, J.J.S. Hassler & J.E. Johnstone, Capt. Topl. Engrs. Topography by assistants W.M. Boyce, F.H. Gerdes, J.J.S. Hassler, H.L. Whiting, G.D. Wise & B.F. Sands, U.S.N. Hydrography by the party under the command of G.S. Blake, Lieutenant U.S. Navy. Soundings outside the capes under the direction of T.R. Gedney and G.M. Bache, Lieutenants U.S. Navy. Published in 1848. A.D. Bache, Superintendent). Final reduction for engraving of topography by W.M.C. Fairfax, asstist. & of hydrography by Lt. J.B. Dale, U.S.N. Engraved by F. Dankworth, assisted by O.A. Lawson. Views engraved by O.A. Lawson. Lettering by J. Knight. (Electrotype copy no. 4 by G. Mathiot, U.S.C.S.)
List No 2470.022
Note Engraved nautical chart. South sheet (1 of 3). Depths shown by soundings. Includes 3 coastal views and descriptive notes on the survey, sailing directions, tides and currents. Oriented with north toward upper left. Prime meridians: Greenwich and New York. "Basso 4." In upper margin "Presented under authority of an act of Congress of the United States of June 3d 1844 by direction of the Treasury Department, A.D. Bache Superintendent Coast Survey."
Bache, A. D., Hassler, F. R.
Delaware Bay, River 2.
1848
Chart Atlas
Authors Bache, A. D., Hassler, F. R.
Full Title Map of Delaware Bay and River. Sheet no. 2. Founded upon a trigonometrical survey under the direction of F.R. Hassler and A.D. Bache, Superintendents of the Survey of the Coast of the United States. Triangulation by F.R. Hassler, assts. J. Ferguson, E. Blunt, C.M. Eakin, F.H. Gerdes, J.J.S. Hassler & J.E. Johnstone, Capt. Topl. Engrs. Topography by assistants W.M. Boyce, F.H. Gerdes, J.J.S. Hassler, H.L. Whiting, G.D. Wise & B.F. Sands, U.S.N. Hydrography by the party under the command of G.S. Blake, Lieutenant U.S. Navy. Soundings outside the capes under the direction of T.R. Gedney and G.M. Bache, Lieutenants U.S. Navy. Published in 1848. A.D. Bache, Superintendent. Final reduction for engraving of topography by W.M.C. Fairfax, asstist. & of hydrography by Lt. J.B. Dale, U.S.N. Engraved by F. Dankworth, assisted by O.A. Lawson. Views engraved by O.A. Lawson. Lettering by J. Knight. (with logo) U.S. Coast Survey Depot. (Electrotype copy no. 4 by G. Mathiot, U.S.C.S.)
List No 2470.023
Note Engraved nautical chart. Central sheet (2 of 3). Depths shown by soundings. Includes 4 coastal views and descriptive notes on the survey, sailing directions, tides and currents. Oriented with north toward upper left. Prime meridians: Greenwich and New York. "Basso 3." In upper margin "Presented under authority of an act of Congress of the United States of June 3d 1844 by direction of the Treasury Department, A.D. Bache Superintendent Coast Survey."
Bache, A. D., Hassler, F. R.
Delaware Bay, River 3.
1848
Chart Atlas
Authors Bache, A. D., Hassler, F. R.
Full Title (Map of Delaware Bay and River). Sheet no. 3. (Founded upon a trigonometrical survey under the direction of F.R. Hassler and A.D. Bache, Superintendents of the Survey of the Coast of the United States. Triangulation by F.R. Hassler, assts. J. Ferguson, E. Blunt, C.M. Eakin, F.H. Gerdes, J.J.S. Hassler & J.E. Johnstone, Capt. Topl. Engrs. Topography by assistants W.M. Boyce, F.H. Gerdes, J.J.S. Hassler, H.L. Whiting, G.D. Wise & B.F. Sands, U.S.N. Hydrography by the party under the command of G.S. Blake, Lieutenant U.S. Navy. Soundings outside the capes under the direction of T.R. Gedney and G.M. Bache, Lieutenants U.S. Navy. Published in 1848. A.D. Bache, Superintendent). Final reduction for engraving of topography by W.M.C. Fairfax, asstist. & of hydrography by Lt. J.B. Dale, U.S.N. & J.B. Gluck, assistant. Engraved by F. Dankworth, assisted by O.A. Lawson. Lettering by F. Dankworth & J. Knight. Electrotype copy no. 4 by G. Mathiot, U.S.C.S.
List No 2470.024
Note Engraved nautical chart. North sheet (3 of 3). Inset: Part of the Delaware river continued from Frankford to Trenton. Relief shown by hachures, depths by soundings. Includes descriptive notes on the survey, sailing directions, tides and currents. Oriented with north toward upper left. Prime meridians: Greenwich and New York. In upper margin "Presented under authority of an act of Congress of the United States of June 3d 1844 by direction of the Treasury Department, A.D. Bache Superintendent Coast Survey."
Bache, A. D., Hassler, F. R.
Composite: Delaware Bay, Riv …
1848
Chart Atlas
Authors Bache, A. D., Hassler, F. R.
Full Title (Composite of) Map of Delaware Bay and River. Founded upon a trigonometrical survey under the direction of F.R. Hassler and A.D. Bache, Superintendents of the Survey of the Coast of the United States. Triangulation by F.R. Hassler, assts. J. Ferguson, E. Blunt, C.M. Eakin, F.H. Gerdes, J.J.S. Hassler & J.E. Johnstone, Capt. Topl. Engrs. Topography by assistants W.M. Boyce, F.H. Gerdes, J.J.S. Hassler, H.L. Whiting, G.D. Wise & B.F. Sands, U.S.N. Hydrography by the party under the command of G.S. Blake, Lieutenant U.S. Navy. Soundings outside the capes under the direction of T.R. Gedney and G.M. Bache, Lieutenants U.S. Navy. Published in 1848. A.D. Bache, Superintendent. Final reduction for engraving of topography by W.M.C. Fairfax, asstist. & of hydrography by Lt. J.B. Dale, U.S.N. Engraved by F. Dankworth, assisted by O.A. Lawson. Views engraved by O.A. Lawson. Lettering by J. Knight. (with logo) U.S. Coast Survey Depot. Electrotype copy no. 4 by G. Mathiot, U.S.C.S.
List No 2470.025
Note Digital composite of engraved nautical chart on 3 sheets. Relief shown by hachures, depths by soundings. Includes 7 coastal views and descriptive notes on the survey, sailing directions, tides and currents. Oriented with north toward upper left. Prime meridians: Greenwich and New York. In upper margin "Presented under authority of an act of Congress of the United States of June 3d 1844 by direction of the Treasury Department, A.D. Bache Superintendent Coast Survey."
Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1 …
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."
Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1 …
Atlantic Ocean.
1856
Physical Atlas
Authors Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1804-1871
Full Title Physical chart of the Atlantic Ocean showing the form & direction of the currents, distribution of heat at the surface, navigation & trade routes, banks, rocks &c. by A.K. Johnston, F.R.S.E. Engraved by W. & A.K. Johnston. William Blackwood & Sons, Edinburgh & London. (1856)
List No 0372.013
Note Hand col. lithograph. Soundings in fathoms. Includes inset map, "Table of the velocity of the Gulf Stream," and "Table of the comparative mean velocity of the currents within 24 hours." "Hydrology no. 1."
Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1 …
Indian Ocean.
1856
Physical Atlas
Authors Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1804-1871
Full Title Physical chart of the Indian Ocean showing the temperature of the water, the currents of the air and ocean, directions of the wind, districts of hurricanes, regions of the monsoons & ty-foons, trade routes &c. &c. By A.K. Johnston, F.R.S.E. Engraved by W. & A.K. Johnston. William Blackwood & Sons, Edinburgh & London. (1856)
List No 0372.014
Note Hand col. lithograph. Depths shown by soundings. "Hydrology no. 2."
Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1 …
Pacific Ocean.
1856
Physical Atlas
Authors Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1804-1871
Full Title Physical chart of the Pacific Ocean or Great Sea, Mare Pacifico. Showing the currents & temperature of the ocean, the trade routes &c. Founded on the observations which have been made from the time of Magalhaen to the Prussian navigators. With additions & corrections to 1855. By A.K. Johnston, F.R.S.E. Engraved by W. & A.K. Johnston. William Blackwood & Sons, Edinburgh & London. (1856)
List No 0372.015
Note Hand col. lithograph. Depths shown by soundings. Shows explorers' routes. "Hydrology no. 3."
Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1 …
Tidal chart British Seas.
1854
Physical Atlas
Authors Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1804-1871, Russell, J. Scott (John Scott), 1808-1882
Full Title Tidal chart of the British Seas. Showing the progress of the wave of high water, the hour of high water in Greenwich time at new and full moon, and the depth of the sea. Constructed under the direction of J. Scott Russell, Esqr., F.R.S., ED. by A.K. Johnston, F.R.G.S. Engraved by W. & A.K. Johnston. William Blackwood & Sons, Edinburgh & London. 1 Nov. 1854. (1856)
List No 0372.016
Note Hand col. lithograph. Depths shown by bathymetric tints. "Hydrology no. 4."
Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1 …
Currents of air.
1854
Physical Atlas
Authors Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1804-1871
Full Title Geographical distribution of the currents of air, showing the regions of the trade winds, variable winds and hurricanes, with their effects in determining the different tracks of navigation by A.K. Johnston, F.R.S.E. Engraved & printed in colours by W. & A.K. Johnston, Edinburgh. William Blackwood & Sons, Edinburgh & London. 1st. March 1854. (1856)
List No 0372.020
Note Col. lithographed map. Inset maps: Limits of the trade winds & calms in the Atlantic Ocean between longitude 200E & 800W as determined by the wind & current charts of Lieut. Maury, U.S.N. -- The stormy regions of the West Indies showing the tracks of various hurricanes -- Tracks of the Madras Storm, 1842 and the Rodriguez Hurricane, 1843, from observations by Mr. Piddington & Mr. Thom -- Chart of the Culloden's Hurricane, 1809 and the Boyne's Gale, 1835 by Lieut. Col. W. Reid, R.E. Inset illustrations: Barometrical compass -- Thermometrical compass -- Hurricanes of the N. Hemisphere -- Hurricanes of the S. Hemisphere. "Meteorology no. 2."
Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1 …
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."
Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1 …
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."
Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1 …
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."
Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1 …
Religious belief.
1854
Physical Atlas
Authors Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1804-1871
Full Title Moral & statistical chart showing the geographical distribution of man according to religious belief, with the principal Protestant mission stations in the middle of the 19th century. By A. Keith Johnston, F.R.S.E. Engraved & printed in colours by W. & A.K. Johnston, Edinburgh. William Blackwood & Sons, Edinburgh & London. 1st May, 1854. (1856)
List No 0372.035
Note Col. lithographed map. Inset maps: Distribution of man in Europe according to language. Scale [ca. 1:17,000,000] -- Mission stations of India. Scale [ca. 1:20,500,000] -- Prevailing forms of religion in Europe. Scale [ca. 1:17,000,000] -- Mission stations of British Nth. America -- Missions stations of South Africa. Includes statistical charts of population by religion and school enrollment. "Phytology & zoology no. 11."
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