COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Wyld, James, 1812-1887
Date:
1864
Short Title:
Table of the Comparative Heights of the Principal Mountains of the World
Publisher:
James Wyld
Publisher Location:
London
Type:
Atlas Map
Obj Height cm:
27
Obj Width cm:
33
Scale 1:
None shown
Note:
Printed without color. Includes reference to the name, location and height of the mountains in the world. A late edition of this atlas, published as early as 1836 (see our copy). Several new maps of Australia and South Africa are added and the other maps have been updated to show railroad development. The American maps have been updated, but inadequately so in the West - the River Buenaventura is still flowing out of Salt Lake on the Mexico Map. Half leather cloth-covered boards with stamped title "Wyld's General Atlas" on cover in gold. Maps in color.
Reference:
None found.
World Area:
World
Subject:
Mountains; Rivers
Subject:
Data Visualization
Full Title:
Table of the Comparative Heights of the Principal Mountains in the World. Compiled and Drawn in the Quarter Master Generals Department. By James Wyld. Published by James Wyld (Successor to Mr. Faden) Charing Cross East. (inset) Passes of the Alps above level of the sea. (to accompany) An Atlas of the World, Comprehending Separate Maps of its various Countries, Constructed & drawn from the latest Astronomical & Geographical Observations. By James Wyld, Geographer to Her Majesty and H. Late R.H. Prince Albert. London. Published by James Wyld (Successor to Mr. Faden) Charing Cross East. 1864.
List No:
2225.006
Page No:
4
Series No:
6
Engraver or Printer:
Stockley, S.
Publication Author:
Wyld, James, 1812-1887
Pub Date:
1864
Pub Title:
An Atlas of the World, Comprehending Separate Maps of its various Countries, Constructed & drawn from the latest Astronomical & Geographical Observations. By James Wyld, Geographer to Her Majesty and H. Late R.H. Prince Albert. London. Published by James Wyld (Successor to Mr. Faden) Charing Cross East. 1864.
Pub Reference:
None found.
Pub Note:
A late edition of this atlas, published as early as 1836 (see our copy). Several new maps of Australia and South Africa are added and the other maps have been updated to show railroad development. The American maps have been updated, but inadequately so in the West - the River Buenaventura is still flowing out of Salt Lake on the Mexico Map. Half leather cloth-covered boards with stamped title on cover in gold. Maps in color.
Pub List No:
2225.000
Pub Type:
World Atlas
Pub Maps:
48
Pub Height cm:
34
Pub Width cm:
28
Image No:
2225006
Authors:
Wyld, James, 1812-1887
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Table of the Comparative Heights of the Principal Mountains of the World
