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A New Map Of Central America, Shewing The Different Lines Of Atlantic & Pacific Communication.
Disturnell, John
A New Map Of Central Am...
1851
3898.000
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Disturnell, John
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A New Map Of Central America, Shewing The Different Lines Of Atlantic & Pacific Communication. New York: Published by J. Disturnell, 157 Broadway. 1851. Lith. of Sarony & Major 117 Fulton St., N. York. Entered ... 1850 by J. Disturnell ... New York. (inset) Isthmus Of Panama. (inset) Map Of The Isthmus of Tehuantepec In The Republic Of Mexico ... (with 1 additional inset map and 6 profiles).
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3898.000
Map Of Central America Including The States Of Guatemala, Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua & Costa-Rica...
Baily, John
Map Of Central America ...
1853
3900.002
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Baily, John
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Map Of Central America Including The States Of Guatemala, Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua & Costa-Rica, The Territories Of Belise & Mosquito, With Parts Of Mexico, Yucatan & New Granada, Shewing The Proposed Routes Between The Atlantic & Pacific Oceans ... Engraved from the Original Drawing of John Baily Esq. R.M. Of Guatemala; With additions from the latest surveys of the Admiralty, S. Moro, Col. Lloyd, Garella, &c. And Published By Saunders And Stanford. 6, Charing Cross, London. 1853. London: Published By Saunders & Stanford ... Wholesale & Retail Mapsellers, Agents By Appointment For The Ordnance Maps And Admiralty Charts. (with 4 profiles).
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3900.002
Carte D'Etude Pour Le Trace Et Le Profil De Canal De Nicaragua
Belly, Felix; Gamond, T...
Carte D'Etude Pour Le T...
1858
4386.004
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[Belly, Felix, Gamond, Thome]
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Carte d'etude dressee par Mr. Thome de Gamond pour servir a l'avant-projet du canal interoceanique de Nicaragua, par le fleuve Saint Jean et le col de Salinas en execution du traite de concession conclu le 1er mai 1858 entre les gouvernements de Nicaragua et Costa-Rica et Mr. Felix Belly. (inset) Carte de l'Amérique centrale comprenant les 5 républiques de Guatemala, San-Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua et Costa-Rica. (with) Profil du canal des deux océans établi au tirant d'eau de huit mètre. En vente chez Goupil & Cie, boulevard montmartre editeur ... Chromolith. par Avril frères, Rue des Bernardins, 18. Lith. Lemercier, Paris. (to accompany) Carte D'Etude Pour Le Trace Et Le Profil De Canal De Nicaragua ...
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4386.004
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Color map, with inset map of Central America, and Profile of the canal. Includes notes. Relief shown by hachures and shadings. Depth shown by soundings.
Mexico, Central America, West Indies.
Mitchell, Samuel August...
Mexico, Central America...
1884
0592.053
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Mitchell, Samuel Augustus Jr.
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Map of Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies. (with) Map of the Bermuda Islands. (with) Map of the island of Jamaica. (with) Map of the proposed ship rail road route across the isthmus of Tehuantepec. (with) Map of the Panama Railroad and proposed canal. (with) Map of the proposed Nicaragua Canal route. Copyright by S. Augustus Mitchell 1884.
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0592.053
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Hand colored map with 5 insets. Relief shown by hachures. Shows states, settlements, railroads, rivers, etc. Prime meridians: Greenwich and Washington.
Mexico, Central America, West Indies.
Mitchell, Samuel August...
Mexico, Central America...
1890
0594.051
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Map of Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies. (with) Map of the Bermuda Islands. (with) Map of the island of Jamaica. (with) Map of the proposed ship rail road route across the isthmus of Tehuantepec. (with) Map of the Panama Railroad and proposed canal. (with) Map of the proposed Nicaragua Canal route. Copyright 1887 by Wm. M. Bradley & Bro. (1890)
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0594.051
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Hand colored map with 5 insets. Relief shown by hachures. Shows states, settlements, railroads, rivers, etc. Prime meridians: Greenwich and Washington.
Mexico & Central America.
Black, Adam; Black, Cha...
Mexico & Central Americ...
1884
1585.078
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[Black, Adam, Black, Charles]
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Mexico & Central America. (inset) Panama Railway & Canal.
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1585.078
No.I. General map of the American Isthmuses
Davis, Charles Henry
No.I. General map of th...
1866
1789.002
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Davis, Charles Henry
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No.I. General map of the American Isthmuses showing the various lines proposed for Interoceanic communication, compiled by Rear Admiral C.H. Davis, U.S.N. Superintendent U.S. Naval Observatory, Washington D.C. "To accompany Report ordered by resolution of the Senate of the United States of March 19th. 1866". Drawn by Louis Waldecker, Washington. Bowen & Co. Lith. Philada.
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1789.002
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Uncolored map, folded to 23x15. Includes authority note. Relief shown by hachures. Shows rivers, major cites and towns, ports, canals and railroads.
No.II. Profiles of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec
Davis, Charles Henry
No.II. Profiles of the ...
1866
1789.003
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Davis, Charles Henry
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No.II. Profiles of the Isthmus of Tehnantepec : taken from surveys made under the direction of J.G. Barnard, Col. U.S. Engrs., 1851. Profile of the route from Minatitlan to La Ventosa ... Profile of the line between the Atlantic plains (Jaltepec River) and the Pacific Plains (Rancho de la Mata). Bowen & Co. Lith. Philada. "To accompany Report of Rear Admiral C.H. Davis, U.S.N., ordered by resolution of the Senate of the United States of March 19th. 1866".
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1789.003
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2 uncolored profiles on 1 sheet, folded to 23x15. Shows cities, rivers, etc. Relief shown by hachures. "Horizontal Scale (1:150,000) 12,500 ft. to 1 in., vertical scale (1:470,000) 500 ft. to 1 in."
No.III. Map of vertical section of the proposed Honduras interoceanic railway
Davis, Charles Henry
No.III. Map of vertical...
1866
1789.004
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Davis, Charles Henry
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No.III. Map of vertical section of the proposed Honduras interoceanic railway. Located 1857 & 1858. Authorities. E.G. Squier ... J.C. Trautwine ... Com. W.N. Jefers, U.S.N. Hydrographic Eng. & Deputy Agt. Drawn by G. Thompson, June, 1866. Bowen & Co. Lith. Philada. "To accompany Report of Rear Admiral C.H. Davis, U.S.N., ordered by resolution of the Senate of the United States of March 19th. 1866". (inset) Profile.
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1789.004
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Uncolored map with one profile on 1 sheet, folded to 23x15. Shows railroad lines, cities, rivers, etc. Includes references. Relief shown by hachures. "Horizontal scale (1:633,600) 10 miles to 1 in. Vertical scale (1:520,000) 2000 feet to 1 in."
No.IV. Map and profile of the route from construction of a ship canal from the Atlantic to the Pacific oceans
Davis, Charles Henry; A...
No.IV. Map and profile ...
1866
1789.005
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[Davis, Charles Henry, American Atlantic and Pacific Ship Canal Company]
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No.IV. Map and profile of the route from construction of a ship canal from the Atlantic to the Pacific oceans. Across the Isthmus in the State of Nicaragua, Central America. Surveyed for American Atlantic & Pacific Ship Canal Company, by O.W. Childs. 1850-51. Bowen & Co. Lith. Philada. "To accompany Report of Rear Admiral C.H. Davis, U.S.N., ordered by resolution of the Senate of the United States of March 19th. 1866".
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1789.005
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Uncolored map with one profile, folded to 23x15. Shows , cities, rivers, canals, etc. Relief shown by hachures. Depth shown by soundings.
No.V. Map of the Isthmus between Chagres and Panama
Davis, Charles Henry
No.V. Map of the Isthmu...
1866
1789.006
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Davis, Charles Henry
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No.V. Map of the Isthmus between Chagres and Panama. By Chief Engineer Napoleon Garella, 1845 : (Panama Rail Road added.) Drawn by E. Hergesheimer. June 1866. Bowen & Co. Lith. Philada. "To accompany Report of Rear Admiral C.H. Davis, U.S.N., ordered by resolution of the Senate of the United States of March 19th. 1866". (inset) Profile of proposed canal.
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1789.006
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Uncolored map and one profile, folded to 23x15. Shows , cities, rivers, railroad, canals, etc. Relief shown by hachures. Depth shown by soundings.
No.VI. Central america. Panama rail road
Davis, Charles Henry
No.VI. Central america....
1866
1789.007
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Davis, Charles Henry
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No.VI. Panama rail road : Central America ; surveyed by Coll. G.W. Hughes, Engineer. 1849.Bowen & Co. Lith. Philada. "To accompany Report of Rear Admiral C.H. Davis, U.S.N., ordered by resolution of the Senate of the United States of March 19th. 1866". (inset profile) Section along the rail road.
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1789.007
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Uncolored map with one profile, folded to 23x15. Shows , cities, rivers, railroad, canals, etc. Relief shown by hachures. Depth shown by soundings in Fathoms.
No.VII. Map and profile of the route for the construction of a ship canal between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans
Davis, Charles Henry; M...
No.VII. Map and profile...
1866
1789.008
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[Davis, Charles Henry, McDouglas, A.]
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No.VII. Map and profile of the route for the construction of a ship canal between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. A.McDouglas ... C.A. Sweet ... J.E. Forman ... N. Rude. 1864. Surveyed by order of Frederick M. Kelley, Cyrus Butler, Luker T. Merrill. Bowen & Co. Lith. Philada. "To accompany Report of Rear Admiral C.H. Davis, U.S.N., ordered by resolution of the Senate of the United States of March 19th. 1866". (profile) Cordilleras, (insets) Cross section of canal near tunnel, and Cross section beyond river at tidal lock.
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1789.008
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Uncolored map with one profile and 2 insets, folded to 23x15. Shows , forts, rivers, building, canals, etc. Relief shown by hachures. Depth shown by soundings in feet. Includes notes.
No.VIII. Isthmus of Darien
Davis, Charles Henry
No.VIII. Isthmus of Dar...
1866
1789.009
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Davis, Charles Henry
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No.VIII. Isthmus of Darien. Map showing the route of commander Prevost, from Rancho No. 1 on the Savana River, to Rancho No.12, beyond Prevost River, to which are added the survey and sections of the Isthmus. By Lionel Gisborne, Esqr. C.E. 1854. Bowen & Co. Lith. Philada. "To accompany Report of Rear Admiral C.H.Davis, U.S.N., ordered by resolution of the Senate of the United States of March 19th. 1866". (with 2 profiles).
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1789.009
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Uncolored map with 2 profiles, folded to 23x15. Shows forts, rivers, railroad, etc. Includes areas surveyed along the Prevost, Savana, Morti, and Asnati Rivers; coastline near Caledonia Bay on Atlantic side, coastline of the Gulf of San Miguel and Darien Harbour on the western side. Relief shown by hachures. Depth shown by soundings in feet.
No.IX. Map of part of the Isthmus of Darien
Davis, Charles Henry; C...
No.IX. Map of part of t...
1866
1789.010
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[Davis, Charles Henry, Cullen, Dr.]
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No.IX. Map of part of the Isthmus of Darien; by Dr. Cullen. Bowen & Co. Lith. Philada. "To accompany Report of Rear Admiral C.H.Davis, U.S.N., ordered by resolution of the Senate of the United States of March 19th. 1866". (inset) Bird's eye view from the junction of the proposed canal with the Savana River to the Atlantic ; by Dr. Cullen.
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1789.010
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Uncolored map with 1 view, folded to 23x15. Shows , forts, rivers, etc. Relief shown by hachures. Depth shown by soundings. "N.B. The soundings are in Fathoms".
No.XII. Interoceanic ship canal via Atrato and Truando Rivers
Davis, Charles Henry; C...
No.XII. Interoceanic sh...
1866
1789.013
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[Davis, Charles Henry, Cullen, Dr.]
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No.XII. Interoceanic ship canal via Atrato and Truando Rivers. Michler. Profile along the surveyed route. Profile along along the proposed ship canal route. Bowen & Co. Lith. Philada. "To accompany Report of Rear Admiral C.H.Davis, U.S.N., ordered by resolution of the Senate of the United States of March 19th. 1866".
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1789.013
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2 profiles of the ship canal, folded to 23x15.
No.XIII. Isthmus of Darien from 77(degrees) 20' to 80 (degrees) 10'
Davis, Charles Henry; C...
No.XIII. Isthmus of Dar...
1866
1789.014
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[Davis, Charles Henry, Cullen, Dr.]
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No.XIII. Isthmus of Darien from 77(degrees) 20' to 80 (degrees) 10'. : Compiled at the U.S. Naval Observatory, from various authorities, including maps of 1764.. Bowen & Co. Lith. Philada. "To accompany Report of Rear Admiral C.H.Davis, U.S.N., ordered by resolution of the Senate of the United States of March 19th. 1866".
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1789.014
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Uncolored map, folded to 23x15. Shows major cities, rivers, railroad, etc. Relief shown by hachures and spotheights. Depth shown by soundings in Fathoms. Includes note.
Covers: Carte D'Etude Pour Le Trace Et Le Profil De Canal De Nicaragua
Belly, Felix; Gamond, T...
Covers: Carte D'Etude P...
1858
4386.001
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[Belly, Felix, Gamond, Thome]
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(Covers to) Carte D'Etude Pour Le Trace Et Le Profil De Canal De Nicaragua Par M. Thome De Gamond, Ingenieur Civil, Precedee De documents Publies Sur Cette Question Par M. Felix Belly. Paris, Chez Dalmont et Dunod, Editeurs ... 1858.
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4386.001
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Felix Belly was the most prominent proponent of a canal through Nicaragua. This book and beautiful map is a promotion for his scheme, which never achieved success during his time, yet was still being promoted well into the twentieth century. The full color map, 64x92, is a stunning example of early chromolithography, and is titled "Carte D'Etude Dressee Par Mr. Thome Gamond Pour Servir A L'Avant-Project Du Canal Interoceanique De Nicaragua..." The inset map is titled "Carte L'Amerique Centrale..." Along the bottom of the main map is a profile of the canal. The book is an inscribed presentation copy from Belly to a "Monsieur Mason." Bound with quarter cloth boards. Title printed on the paper covers.
Title Page: Carte D'Etude Pour Le Trace Et Le Profil De Canal De Nicaragua
Belly, Felix; Gamond, T...
Title Page: Carte D'Etu...
1858
4386.002
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[Belly, Felix, Gamond, Thome]
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(Title Page to) Carte D'Etude Pour Le Trace Et Le Profil De Canal De Nicaragua Par M. Thome De Gamond, Ingenieur Civil, Precedee De documents Publies Sur Cette Question Par M. Felix Belly. Paris, Chez Dalmont et Dunod, Editeurs ... 1858.
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4386.002
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Felix Belly was the most prominent proponent of a canal through Nicaragua. This book and beautiful map is a promotion for his scheme, which never achieved success during his time, yet was still being promoted well into the twentieth century. The full color map, 64x92, is a stunning example of early chromolithography, and is titled "Carte D'Etude Dressee Par Mr. Thome Gamond Pour Servir A L'Avant-Project Du Canal Interoceanique De Nicaragua..." The inset map is titled "Carte L'Amerique Centrale..." Along the bottom of the main map is a profile of the canal. The book is an inscribed presentation copy from Belly to a "Monsieur Mason." Bound with quarter cloth boards. Title printed on the paper covers.
TextPage: Trace et profils du canal de Nicaragua
Belly, Felix; Gamond, T...
TextPage: Trace et prof...
1858
4386.003
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[Belly, Felix, Gamond, Thome]
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(Text Page to) Trace et profils du canal de Nicaragua. (to accompany) Carte D'Etude Pour Le Trace Et Le Profil De Canal De Nicaragua Par M. Thome De Gamond, Ingenieur Civil, Precedee De documents Publies Sur Cette Question Par M. Felix Belly. Paris, Chez Dalmont et Dunod, Editeurs ... 1858.
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4386.003
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Felix Belly was the most prominent proponent of a canal through Nicaragua. This book and beautiful map is a promotion for his scheme, which never achieved success during his time, yet was still being promoted well into the twentieth century. The full color map, 64x92, is a stunning example of early chromolithography, and is titled "Carte D'Etude Dressee Par Mr. Thome Gamond Pour Servir A L'Avant-Project Du Canal Interoceanique De Nicaragua..." The inset map is titled "Carte L'Amerique Centrale..." Along the bottom of the main map is a profile of the canal. The book is an inscribed presentation copy from Belly to a "Monsieur Mason." Bound with quarter cloth boards. Title printed on the paper covers.
Mexico, Central America, West Indies.
Mitchell, Samuel August...
Mexico, Central America...
1886
5784.049
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Map of Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies. (with) Map of the Bermuda Islands. (with) Map of the island of Jamaica. (with) Map of the proposed ship rail road route across the isthmus of Tehuantepec. (with) Map of the Panama Railroad and proposed canal. (with) Map of the proposed Nicaragua Canal route. Copyright 1886 by Wm. M. Bradley & Bro.
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5784.049
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Hand colored map with 5 insets. Relief shown by hachures. Shows states, settlements, railroads, rivers, etc. Prime meridians: Greenwich and Washington.
Central America Showing Relation of Panama & Nicaragua Canals. Lima, Callao.
W. & A.K. Johnston Limi...
Central America Showing...
1906
6921.143
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W. & A.K. Johnston Limited
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Central America Showing Relation of Panama & Nicaragua Canals. Nicaragua Canal. Lima, Callao. Panama Canal.
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6921.143
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