COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Short Title:
Frontispiece: Tableau Showing the Distribution of Animal and Vegetable Life in Ascending Regions.
Obj Height cm:
37
Obj Width cm:
27
Note:
Beautiful color illustration of mountainous regions and corresponding life.
Reference:
None.
Full Title:
(Frontispiece) Tableau Showing the Distribution of Animal and Vegetable Life in Ascending Regions. Atlas of Physical Geography. Arranged by A. Petermann. Drawn by G. Sargent. Engraved by E. Finden. For Explanation see page 106. London, William S. Orr & Co.
List No:
0710.004
Series No:
4
Pub Date:
1850
Pub Title:
The Atlas Of Physical Geography: Constructed By Augustus Petermann, F.R.G.S. ... With Descriptive Letter-Press, Embracing A General View Of The Physical Phenomena Of The Globe. By The Rev. Thomas Milner, M.A., F.R.G.S. ... Illustrated by One Hundred and Thirty Vignettes on Wood. London: Wm. S. Orr And Co., Amen-Corner, Paternoster-Row. MDCCCL.
Pub Reference:
None.
Pub Note:
1st edition published as a complete book; earlier issues published in parts (see our copy). Maps are hand painted with outline color. Gilt edges.
Pub List No:
0710.000
Pub Maps:
15
Pub Height cm:
39
Pub Width cm:
29
Image No:
0710004
Publisher Location:
London
Publisher:
William S. Orr & Co.
Type:
Frontispiece
World Area:
World
Engraver or Printer:
Sargent, G.
Engraver or Printer:
Finden, E.
Publication Author:
Petermann, Augustus.
Publication Author:
Milner, Thomas
Pub Type:
Physical Atlas
Author:
Petermann, Augustus.
Author:
Milner, Thomas
Date:
1850
Frontispiece: Tableau Showing the Distribution of Animal and Vegetable Life in Ascending R...
