COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Short Title:
Chart of the Antarctic Continent.
Obj Height cm:
57
Obj Width cm:
85
Scale 1:
11,100,000
Note:
Map without color. The tracks of the VinCennes, Peacock, Porpoise and Flying Fish are shown. Map includes five views of the Antarctic continent.
Reference:
Haskell 18.
Full Title:
Chart of the Antarctic Continent Shewing the Icy Barrier Attached to it. Discovered by the U.S. Ex. Ex. Charles Wilkes Esq. Commander. 1840. Eng. by Sherman & Smith, N.Y.
List No:
4442.002
Series No:
5
Pub Date:
1845
Pub Title:
Atlas. Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. By Charles Wilkes, U.S.N. Commander Of The Expedition, Member Of The American Philosophical Society, Etc. In Five Volumes, And An Atlas. Philadelphia: Lea & Blanchard. 1845. (on verso) Entered ... 1844, By Charles Wilkes ... District of Columbia.
Pub Reference:
Haskell 18.
Pub Note:
See note field above.
Pub List No:
4442.000
Pub Maps:
5
Pub Height cm:
29
Pub Width cm:
19
Image No:
4442002
Institution:
Rumsey Collection
Ownership Statement:
Copyright 2005
Publisher Location:
Philadelphia
Publisher:
Lea & Blanchard
Type:
Book Map
World Area:
Antarctica
Engraver or Printer:
Sherman & Smith
Publication Author:
United States Exploring Expedition (1838-1842)
Publication Author:
Wilkes, Charles, 1798-1877
Pub Type:
Exploration Book
Author:
United States Exploring Expedition (1838-1842)
Author:
Wilkes, Charles, 1798-1877
Date:
1840
Chart of the Antarctic Continent.
