COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Imray, James
Date:
1889
Short Title:
Covers: An Outline Chart of the World
Publisher:
James Imray & Son
Publisher Location:
London
Type:
Covers
Obj Height cm:
8
Obj Width cm:
21
Note:
Large uncolored world map on Mercator's projection segmented and mounted on linen panels, folded to fit in a custom made box measuring 7 1/2 x 20 1/2. First published in 1883, with "additions to 1889." Good detail along coasts and in oceans and a good deal of Antarctica is delineated. Hydrographic chart of the world showing ocean currents. Includes detail note on the navigation of North and South Pacific, and Note: "This chart is merely intend to mark off vessel's track, so that for general purpose of navigation reference should be made to the larger ocean charts ..." Relief shown by hachures. Depth shown by soundings. Navigation routes and voyages marked in color. Also package includes a news paper article by Marcy B. Darnall, titled " Admiral Jackson Heads Spanish War Veterans", and Richard Harrison Jackson's biographical sketch, published in Herald The Florence, Volume 49. Florence, Alabama, Friday, January 13, 1933.
Full Title:
(Covers to) An Outline Chart of the World Intended for the Purpose of Marking Off a Ship's Track. London: Published by Jas. Imray & Son, 1883 (additions to 1889).(on the lower margin) London, James Imray & Son 102 Minories, 1855. In upper margin: Sheet 3.
List No:
6839.001
Series No:
1
Publication Author:
Imray, James
Pub Date:
1889
Pub Title:
An Outline Chart of the World Intended for the Purpose of Marking Off a Ship's Track. London: Published by Jas. Imray & Son, 1883 (additions to 1889).(on the lower margin) London, James Imray & Son 102 Minories, 1855. In upper margin: Sheet 3.
Pub Note:
See note field above.
Pub List No:
6839.000
Pub Type:
Case Map
Pub Maps:
1
Pub Height cm:
104
Pub Width cm:
194
Image No:
6839001
Authors:
Imray, James
