COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Whitney, Asa
Date:
1849
Short Title:
No. 1. World map on a Mercator Projection
Publisher:
George W. Wood
Publisher Location:
New York
Type:
Book Map
Obj Height cm:
33
Obj Width cm:
52
Scale 1:
None shown
Note:
Untitled map of the world map on a Mercator Projection, showing the United States as a central point linking Europe and Asia. With notes on distances and population. And "N.B. the circular lines show the air routes from place to place." Title supplied by cataloger.
Reference:
Howes W383.
World Area:
World
Subject:
Railroad
Full Title:
No. 1 (World map on a Mercator Projection). "This map shews the position of our continent as compared with Europe and Africa on one side and Asia on the other, placing US in the centre". This map was prepared by Mr. Whitney for Mr. Breese's report to the Senate, U.S. 29 Congrees. Miller's Lith. 102 Broadway, N.Y. (on the lower margin) 1235. (to accompany) A Project For A Railroad To The Pacific. By Asa Whitney, of New York.
List No:
1466.004
Series No:
4
Engraver or Printer:
Miller's Lith.
Publication Author:
Whitney, Asa
Pub Date:
1849
Pub Title:
A Project For A Railroad To The Pacific. By Asa Whitney, of New York. With Reports of Committees of Congress, Resolutions of State Legislatures, Etc., with other Facts Relating Thereto. New York: Printed by George W. Wood, No. 15 Spruce Street. 1849.
Pub Reference:
Howes W383.
Pub Note:
Two untitled maps: 1) A world map on a Mercator Projection showing the US as a central point linking Europe and Asia. 2) A map of North America showing possible rail routes across the continent. Bound report with cloth covered boards and "Railroad to the Pacific" with author and date on spine.
Pub List No:
1466.000
Pub Type:
Gov't Report Book
Pub Maps:
2
Pub Height cm:
23
Pub Width cm:
15
Image No:
1466004
Authors:
Whitney, Asa
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No. 1. World map on a Mercator Projection
