COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Short Title:
Geological map and profiles of some of the principal mining districts of Mexico
Obj Height cm:
59
Obj Width cm:
75
Scale 1:
760,320
Note:
Full color engraved geological map. With 13 geological Profiles. Shows major cites, volcanoes, lakes, etc. Note: "The geological profiles constructed from altitudes obtained by series of barometrical observations made along the lines indicated in white"... Includes reference. Relief shown by shadings and spot heights. Prime meridian is Mexico.
Reference:
S 22056.
Full Title:
Geological map and profiles of some of the principal mining districts of Mexico. Geographical Institute, Baron F.W. Von Egloffstein, No. 164 Broadway N. York. Lettering by Oliver J. Stuart, N.Y. Entered ... 1864, by F.W. von Egloffstein ... New York. Printed by W. Pate. (with) The Geological profiles. (to accompany) Contributions to the Geology and the Physical Geography of Mexico, including a Geological and Topographical Map ... 1864.
List No:
5521.008
Series No:
8
Pub Date:
1864
Pub Title:
Contributions to the Geology and the Physical Geography of Mexico, including a Geological and Topographical Map, with profiles, Of some of the principal Mining Districts; together with a graphic description of an ascent of The Volcano Popocatepetl. Edited by Baron F.W. von Egloffstein. New York: D. Appleton & Company, 443 & 445 Broadway. 1864. (on verso) Entered ... 1864, by F.W. von Egloffstein ... New York.
Pub Reference:
S 22056.
Pub Note:
Includes two beautifully engraved maps of the region including Mexico City, showing the topography of the area and then with a geologic overlay. Bound with cloth covers and the title embossed on the cover.
Pub List No:
5521.000
Pub Maps:
2
Pub Height cm:
27
Pub Width cm:
18
Image No:
5521008
Publisher Location:
New York
Publisher:
D. Appleton & Company.
Type:
Book Map
Country:
Mexico
Subject:
Geology
Subject:
Mining
Engraver or Printer:
Stuart, Oliver J.
Engraver or Printer:
Major & Knapp Eng. Mf'g. & Lith. Co.
Engraver or Printer:
Pate, W.
Publication Author:
Egloffstein, Baron F.W. von
Pub Type:
Exploration Book
Author:
Egloffstein, Baron F.W. von
Date:
1864
Geological map and profiles of some of the principal mining districts of Mexico
