Australasian, Polynesian ports.

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David Rumsey Historical Map Collection

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Attributed Author:

Philip, George

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Philip, George

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Date:

1922

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1922

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Short Title:

Australasian, Polynesian ports.

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Australasian, Polynesian ports.

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Publisher:

C.S. Hammond & Company. London: George Philip & Son, Ltd. The London Geographical Institute

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C.S. Hammond & Company. London: George Philip & Son, Ltd. The London Geographical Institute

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Publisher Location:

New York

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New York

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Publisher:

Philip, Son & Nephew, Ltd.

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Philip, Son & Nephew, Ltd.

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Publisher Location:

Liverpool

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Liverpool

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Atlas Map

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Atlas Map

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Obj Height cm:

48

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Obj Width cm:

67

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20,000,000

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Color lithographed map. Depths shown by layer tints. Shows mail routes and duration, steamship routes, distances, navigable waters for large steamers, canals, principal railways, cables, lighthouses, lightships, docks, coaling stations, British and American consular offices, naval stations, dockyards, etc. Inset maps: Perth & Fremantle. Scale 1:200,000 -- Wellington. Scale 1:200,000 -- Samoa Islands. Scale 1:2,500,000.

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Color lithographed map. Depths shown by layer tints. Shows mail routes and duration, steamship routes, distances, navigable waters for large steamers, canals, principal railways, cables, lighthouses, lightships, docks, coaling stations, British and American consular offices, naval stations, dockyards, etc. Inset maps: Perth & Fremantle. Scale 1:200,000 -- Wellington. Scale 1:200,000 -- Samoa Islands. Scale 1:2,500,000.

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World Area:

Pacific

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Pacific

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Country:

Australia

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Australia

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Country:

Indonesia

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Indonesia

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Region:

Samoan Islands

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Samoan Islands

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Subject:

Shipping

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Shipping

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Full Title:

Australasian and Polynesian ports. George Philip & Son, Ltd. The London Geographical Institute. (1922)

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Australasian and Polynesian ports. George Philip & Son, Ltd. The London Geographical Institute. (1922)

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List No:

5746.021

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5746.021

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Page No:

15

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Series No:

26

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26

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Engraver or Printer:

C.S. Hammond & Co.

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C.S. Hammond & Co.

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Engraver or Printer:

George Philip & Son

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George Philip & Son

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Engraver or Printer:

London Geographical Institute

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London Geographical Institute

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Engraver or Printer:

Philip, Son & Nephew

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Philip, Son & Nephew

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Publication Author:

Philip, George

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Philip, George

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Pub Date:

1922

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1922

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Pub Title:

New mercantile marine atlas. A series of 35 plates containing over 200 charts and plans with tables of 12,000 distances between ports. Supplemented by a new and original diagrammatic chart for calculating speed, time & distance; national and commercial flags, cable, oiling stations and wireless telegraphy charts with list of wireless stations, and complete index of over 20,000 ports, &c. Specially designed for merchant shippers, exporters & ocean travellers and for general use. Edited by George Philip, F.R.G.S. Ninth edition. C.S. Hammond & Company, publishers, New York City, U.S.A. London: George Philip & Son, Ltd., the London Geographical Institute, 32 Fleet Street, E.C. Liverpool: Philip, Son & Nephew, Ltd., 20 Church St. (1922)

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New mercantile marine atlas. A series of 35 plates containing over 200 charts and plans with tables of 12,000 distances between ports. Supplemented by a new and original diagrammatic chart for calculating speed, time & distance; national and commercial flags, cable, oiling stations and wireless telegraphy charts with list of wireless stations, and complete index of over 20,000 ports, &c. Specially designed for merchant shippers, exporters & ocean travellers and for general use. Edited by George Philip, F.R.G.S. Ninth edition. C.S. Hammond & Company, publishers, New York City, U.S.A. London: George Philip & Son, Ltd., the London Geographical Institute, 32 Fleet Street, E.C. Liverpool: Philip, Son & Nephew, Ltd., 20 Church St. (1922)

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Pub Reference:

P-5712. Cf World 605 (8th ed., 1920)

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P-5712. Cf World 605 (8th ed., 1920)

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Pub Note:

See note field above.

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See note field above.

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Pub List No:

5746.000

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5746.000

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World Atlas

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World Atlas

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Pub Maps:

35

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Pub Height cm:

55

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Pub Width cm:

40

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40

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Image No:

5746021

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AI-Generated Summary:

The work titled "Australasian and Polynesian Ports" is an atlas map created by George Philip in 1922, with contributions from C.S. Hammond & Company and the London Geographical Institute. The map is part of a world atlas, measuring 67 cm in width and 48 cm in height. It is printed using a color lithograph technique, which was a common method for producing detailed and colorful maps during that period.

This map covers the Pacific region, specifically focusing on Australia, Indonesia, and the Samoan Islands. It is designed at a scale of 1:20,000,000, providing a broad overview of the area. The map includes additional inset maps of Perth & Fremantle, Wellington, and the Samoa Islands at varying scales, offering more detailed views of those regions.

The composition of the map is visually striking, with the use of different colors to denote various territories and geographical features. Australia is prominently displayed in pink, while surrounding regions are depicted in shades of yellow and green. The ocean is represented in a light blue hue, with shipping paths intricately marked across the waters.

The map's primary focus is on shipping routes, which are meticulously illustrated with lines connecting major ports. The routes indicate mail routes, steamship paths, distances, and navigable waters for large steamers. Additional features include canals, principal railways, cables, lighthouses, lightships, docks, coaling stations, and naval stations, highlighting the infrastructure supporting maritime navigation and trade.

Inscribed on the map are various notations indicating the presence of British and American consular offices, which were essential for supporting maritime and trading activities in the early 20th century. This reflects the colonial and geopolitical interests in the Pacific region during that era.

The map's style is typical of early 20th-century cartography, characterized by precise detailing and an emphasis on practical information for navigation and trade. The use of color and detailed annotations convey both the complexity and the importance of maritime routes in connecting distant parts of the world.

Culturally and historically, this map provides insight into the geopolitical landscape of the time, illustrating the importance of the Pacific region in global shipping and colonial influence. The presence of British and American consular offices signifies the strategic interests of these powers in the area.

The map is part of a larger collection found in the Rumsey Collection, identified by the "Pub List No" 5746.000 and "List No" 5746.021. This collection is a valuable resource for understanding the historical context of maritime navigation and the role of cartography in documenting and facilitating global trade networks during the early 20th century.

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Australasian, Polynesian ports.