COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Thomson, John
Date:
1817
Short Title:
Africa.
Publisher:
Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy
Publisher:
John Cumming
Publisher:
John Thomson
Publisher Location:
London
Publisher Location:
Dublin
Publisher Location:
Edinburgh
Type:
Atlas Map
Obj Height cm:
51
Obj Width cm:
62
Scale 1:
20,000,000
Note:
Engraved map. Hand colored. Relief shown by hachures. Engraver name and date erased from plate. "No. 47." "47/2" added by hand on verso.
Reference:
Tooley, R.V. Maps of Africa, p. 101.
World Area:
Africa
Full Title:
Africa. Drawn and engraved for Thomson's New general atlas. (1817)
List No:
1007.051
Page No:
No. 47:2
Series No:
55
Publication Author:
Thomson, John
Pub Date:
1817
Pub Title:
A new general atlas, consisting of a series of geographical designs, on various projections, exhibiting the form and component parts of the globe; and a collection of maps and charts, delineating the natural and political divisions of the empires, kingdoms, and states in the World. Constructed from the best systematic works, and the most authentic voyages and travels. With a memoir of the progress of geography, a summary of physical geography, and a consulting index to facilitate the finding out of places. Edinburgh: Printed by George Ramsay and Company, for John Thomson and Company, Edinburgh; Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, London; and John Cumming, Dublin. 1817.
Pub Reference:
P731; Newberry Library: Ayer +135 T4 1817.
Pub Note:
See note field above.
Pub List No:
1007.000
Pub Type:
World Atlas
Pub Maps:
84
Pub Height cm:
55
Pub Width cm:
45
Image No:
1007051
Authors:
Thomson, John
Collection:
Rumsey Collection
Link To Source
Africa.
