COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Melish, John
Date:
1807
Short Title:
K: Untitled outline map of Asia
Publisher:
(John Melish)
Publisher Location:
(Philadelphia)
Type:
Atlas Map
Obj Height cm:
19
Obj Width cm:
22
Scale 1:
None shown
Note:
Uncolored map.
World Area:
Asia
Full Title:
K: (Untitled outline map of Asia).
List No:
3562.011
Series No:
11
Publication Author:
Melish, John
Pub Date:
1807
Pub Title:
(Untitled Atlas of 12 Outline and Keyed Maps).
Pub Note:
12 beautifully engraved outline maps with no title, engraver, or date. The first map is a generic landform map, then follow maps of the World, North America, United States, South America, Europe, England, Scotland, Ireland, Asia, Africa, and Pennsylvania. The maps are labeled A through M, with J lacking, perhaps as issued (there is no sign of a map missing). The fact that Pennsylvania is the only state map present, to us it indicates a Philadelphia publisher. Melish and Carey are the likely ones, but it could have been Scott, or? In any event, the quality of the maps matches anything made in London at that time. With paper covered boards and quarter leather.
Pub List No:
3562.000
Pub Type:
School Atlas
Pub Maps:
12
Pub Height cm:
22
Pub Width cm:
14
Image No:
3562011
Authors:
Melish, John
Link To Source
K: Untitled outline map of Asia
