COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Short Title:
Map of the World.
Obj Height cm:
39
Obj Width cm:
69
Note:
A selection of thematic maps illustrating the Land and Tidal Lines, Meteorology, Animal Kingdom, Ocean Currents and River Systems, Principal Plants, and Productive Industry of the World. (Insets) Rain Map. Bird Map. and Chart showing the Vertical Range of Various Plants. Prime meridian is Greenwich.
Reference:
P3564,4354.
Full Title:
Map of the World Illustrating the Principal Features of The Land and the Co-Tidal Lines. Map of the World Illustrating the Principal Features of Meteorology. Map of the World Showing the Geographical Distribution and Range of the Principal Members of Animal Kingdom. Map of the World Showing the Principal Ocean Currents and Boundaries of River Systems. Map of the World Showing the Distribution and Limits of Cultivation of the Principal Plants Useful to Mankind. Map of the World illustrating the Productive Industry of Various Countries & Exhibiting the Principal Features of Commerce and Navigation. (Published by G. W & C. B. Colton & Co., No. 172 William St. New York.)
List No:
4587.011
Page No:
7-8
Series No:
11
Pub Date:
1874
Pub Title:
Colton's General Atlas, Containing One Hundred And Eighty Steel Plate Maps And Plans, On One Hundred And Nineteen Imperial Folio Sheets, Drawn By G. Woolworth Colton. Letter-Press Descriptions, Geographical, Statistical, And Historical, By Richard Swainson Fisher. New York: G.W. & C.B. Colton, No. 172 William Street. 1874. Entered ... 1863, by J.H. Colton ... New York.
Pub Reference:
P3564,4354.
Pub Note:
This copy is the same content as our other 1874. Maps depict counties or states in full color. Relief shown by hachures.
Pub List No:
4587.000
Pub Maps:
106
Pub Height cm:
45
Pub Width cm:
39
Image No:
4587011
Publisher Location:
New York
Publisher:
G. W & C. B. Colton & Co.
Type:
Atlas Map
World Area:
World
Subject:
Thematic
Engraver or Printer:
Colton, J.H.
Engraver or Printer:
Wise, C.
Engraver or Printer:
Chapman, F.A.
Engraver or Printer:
Hart & Mapother.
Publication Author:
Colton, G.W.
Publication Author:
Fisher, Richard Swainson
Pub Type:
World Atlas
Author:
Colton, G.W.
Date:
1874
Map of the World.
