COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Melish, John
Date:
1820
Short Title:
Asia &c.
Publisher:
John Melish
Publisher Location:
Philadelphia
Type:
Atlas Map
Obj Height cm:
35
Obj Width cm:
24
Scale 1:
60,000,000
Note:
In outline color. Map includes all of Asia as well as Australia and the Polynesian Islands. Instructions for computing east and west distances on every parallel of latitude are given.
Reference:
Walsh p188 (1816 ed.); Ristow p188.
World Area:
Asia
Country:
Australia
Subject:
School
Full Title:
Asia &c. No. VII. (Published 1st June 1816 by J. Melish. Philadelphia. Improved to 1820.) H.S. Tanner Sc.
List No:
4519.006
Series No:
8
Engraver or Printer:
Tanner, Henry S.
Publication Author:
Melish, John
Pub Date:
1820
Pub Title:
Melish's Universal School Atlas. Philadelphia, Published 1816. Improved to 1820. S. Harrison, Sc.
Pub Reference:
Walsh p188 (1816 ed.); Ristow p188.
Pub Note:
The third edition, complete with eight outline color maps. Rare. With marble covered half-leather boards and "School Atlas" imprinted on spine.
Pub List No:
4519.000
Pub Type:
School Atlas
Pub Maps:
8
Pub Height cm:
28
Pub Width cm:
24
Image No:
4519006
Authors:
Melish, John
Collection:
Rumsey Collection
Link To Source
Asia &c.
