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COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
C. Smith & Son
Date:
1849
Short Title:
Stream of time or chart of universal history from the German of Strass
Publisher:
C. Smith
Publisher Location:
London
Type:
Timeline
Obj Height cm:
68
Obj Width cm:
114
Note:
Copper engraving hand colored, chronological chart of the universal history, 68 x 114, dissected into 30 sheets and backed with linen, bound with the sections folded. Covers are olive ornately embossed paper covered boards with title" Stream of time" in gilt. The period covered starts with the Creation in 4004 BC and extends down to 1820. The bottom of the map has an Explanation which states that "Each Nation is represented by a stream which is broken in upon or flows on undisturbed as it is influenced by the accession of Territory or the remaining at Peace." This is derived from the 1803 timeline by Strass - see our 7921.000
Subject:
Historical
Full Title:
Stream of time or chart of universal history from the German of Strass. Published by C. Smith, Mapseller, 172 Strand. 1849.
List No:
11194.002
Series No:
2
Publication Author:
C. Smith & Son
Pub Date:
1849
Pub Title:
Stream of time or chart of universal history from the German of Strass. Published by C. Smith, Mapseller, 172 Strand. 1849.
Pub List No:
11194.000
Pub Type:
Timeline
Pub Height cm:
22
Pub Width cm:
16
Image No:
11194002.jp2
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Authors:
C. Smith & Son

Stream of time or chart of universal history from the German of Strass

Stream of time or chart of universal history from the German of Strass