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Alps glacier systems. Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1804-1871; Forbes, Edward, 1815-1854; Charpentier, Jean de, 1786-1855, 1854
 View larger, zoomable image (turn off pop-up blocker) Full Title: Illustrations of the glacier systems of the Alps and of glacial phenomena in general. From the surveys and sketches of Professor Forbes, the maps of Raymond, Weiss, Charpentier &c., by A.K. Johnston, F.R.S.E. Engraved by W. & A.K. Johnston. William Blackwood & Sons, Edinburgh & London. 1st. November 1854. (1856) Author: Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1804-1871; Forbes, Edward, 1815-1854; Charpentier, Jean de, 1786-1855 Date: 1854 This historical cartographic image is part of the David Rumsey Historical Map Collection, www.davidrumsey.com, a large collection of online antique, rare, old, and historical maps, atlases, globes, charts, and other cartographic items. Read more about the Collection. Or you can view the entire David Rumsey Map Collection in Insight. Full David Rumsey Map Collection Catalog Record: Author: Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1804-1871; Forbes, Edward, 1815-1854; Charpentier, Jean de, 1786-1855 Date: 1854 Short Title: Alps glacier systems. Publisher: Edinburgh: William Blackwood & Sons Type: Atlas Map Object Height cm: 53 Object Width cm: 62 Scale 1: 120,000 Note: Four col. maps on 1 sheet. Includes 4 inset maps and 2 diagrams. Contents: Map of the glacier system of Mont Blanc. Scale (ca. 1:120,000) -- Map of the snow-field glaciers of the Bernese Oberland. Scale (ca. 1:120,000) -- Sketch of part of the Mer de Glace of Chamouni -- Map of the limits of the erratic deposit of the valley of the Rhone by J. de Charpentier -- Eye sketch of the glacier of Miace -- Eye sketch of the glacier of Allalein in the valley of Saas -- Sketch of the glacier of Talefre -- Eye sketch of the glacier of Schonhorn near the Simplon -- Sketch showing the actual elevation of the snow line in different latitudes from the Equator to the poles -- Diagram showing the actual slope of the Mer de Glace, and its tributaries. "Geology no. 9." Reference: Marcou, J. Mapoteca geologica americana, 51. Country: France ; Switzerland Subject: Physical Full Title: Illustrations of the glacier systems of the Alps and of glacial phenomena in general. From the surveys and sketches of Professor Forbes, the maps of Raymond, Weiss, Charpentier &c., by A.K. Johnston, F.R.S.E. Engraved by W. & A.K. Johnston. William Blackwood & Sons, Edinburgh & London. 1st. November 1854. (1856) List No: 0372.010 Page No: Pl. 9 Series No: 15 Engraver or Printer: W. & A.K. Johnston Limited Published In: The physical atlas of natural phenomena by Alexander Keith Johnston, F.R.S.E., F.R.G.S., F.G.S. ... A new and enlarged edition. William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh and London, MDCCCLVI. [The Author reserves the right of translation] Publication Author: Johnston, Alexander Keith, 1804-1871 Publication Date: 1856 Publication Reference: Phillips, 229. Publication Note: 2nd ed., enlarged. 1st ed. was 1848. Most of the maps are lithographed in color, but some are still engraved. The 1848 ed. was entirely engraved. Maps have both hand and printed color. Covers are half red leather dark teal cloth covered boards with "Atlas." embossed on the spine in gold . Publication List No: 0372.000 Publication Type: Physical Atlas Publication Maps: 38 Publication Height cm: 59 Publication Width cm: 40 Image No: 0372010
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