COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Arrowsmith, Aaron
Date:
1818
Short Title:
Map of the Countries Round the North Pole
Publisher:
A. Arrowsmith
Publisher Location:
London
Type:
Separate Map
Obj Height cm:
64
Obj Width cm:
64
Scale 1:
14,850,000
Note:
On the verso is written "Benj Vaughan, Arctic Pole." This is the first edition of a long run of editions extending down to Stanford's 1875 last issue. Referring to this first edition, Verner says "At that time it was the best available map of the Arctic and showed everything that was known, using the most advanced cartographical techniques." In full color. Relief shown by hachures.
Reference:
Benjamin Vaughan Collection; Verner 34; see Map Collector 32, pp22-25.
World Area:
Arctic
Full Title:
Map of the Countries Round the North Pole By A. Arrowsmith. London. Published 1. Feb. 1818, by A. Arrowsmith, Hydrographer to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, 10 Soho Square. Engraved by Sidney Hall.
List No:
0033.000
Series No:
1
Engraver or Printer:
Hall, Sidney
Publication Author:
Arrowsmith, Aaron
Pub Date:
1818
Pub Title:
Map of the Countries Round the North Pole By A. Arrowsmith. London. Published 1. Feb. 1818, by A. Arrowsmith, Hydrographer to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, 10 Soho Square. Engraved by Sidney Hall.
Pub Reference:
Benjamin Vaughan Collection; Verner 34; see Map Collector 32, pp22-25.
Pub Note:
On the verso is written "Benj Vaughan, Arctic Pole." This is the first edition of a long run of editions extending down to Stanford's 1875 last issue. Referring to this first edition, Verner says "At that time it was the best available map of the Arctic and showed everything that was known, using the most advanced cartographical techniques." In full color.
Pub List No:
0033.000
Pub Type:
Separate Map
Pub Height cm:
64
Pub Width cm:
64
Image No:
0033000
Authors:
Arrowsmith, Aaron
Link To Source
Map of the Countries Round the North Pole
