COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Mitchell, Samuel Augustus
Date:
1839
Short Title:
Map of Asia.
Publisher:
Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co.
Publisher Location:
Philadelphia
Type:
Atlas Map
Obj Height cm:
27
Obj Width cm:
44
Scale 1:
48,000,000
Note:
Map includes the inset of Palestine. In full color by country or region. Explanation of symbols included.
Reference:
P6085.
World Area:
Asia
Subject:
School
Full Title:
Map of Asia. Engraved to Illustrate Mitchell's School and Family Geography. No. 12. (with) Map of Palestine or the Holy Land. No. 13. Engraved by J.H. Young. Entered ... 1839, by S. Augustus Mitchell ... Connecticut.
List No:
0523.010
Series No:
11
Engraver or Printer:
Young, J.H.
Publication Author:
Mitchell, Samuel Augustus
Pub Date:
1839
Pub Title:
Mitchell's School Atlas. Philadelphia: Thomas, Cowperthwait & Company. MDCCCXXXIX. Entered ... 1839, by S. Augustus Mitchell ... Connecticut.
Pub Reference:
P6085.
Pub Note:
1st edition, with the date of 1839 in Roman numerals on the cover. 16 numbered maps on 12 pages. The true first edition, first state. Rare. The maps in this edition are engraved; all later editions use lithography. Full color. Covers are brown paper covered boards with the above title and black leather spine. Index to maps printed on the back cover.
Pub List No:
0523.000
Pub Type:
School Atlas
Pub Maps:
12
Pub Height cm:
31
Pub Width cm:
25
Image No:
0523010
Authors:
Mitchell, Samuel Augustus
Collection:
Rumsey Collection
Link To Source
Map of Asia.
