COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Short Title:
Title Page: London atlas of universal geography.
Obj Height cm:
55
Obj Width cm:
37
Note:
3rd edition. 1837 (state 4 Verner) of the British North America map. Most of the maps are dated 1832 and 1834. The maps of Brit. N.A., Upper and Lower Canada, are dated 1837, America is 1835, all others are earlier. This atlas is remarkable for its understated elegance and clarity. It is one of the first truly "modern" atlases of the nineteenth century. All maps have outline color except for the full color geological map of England and Wales. Covers are dark blue half blue leather cloth covered boards with "Arrowsmith's London Atlas. Incorporated Law Society 1832" embossed on the spine in gilt.
Full Title:
(Title Page to) The London atlas of universal geography, exhibiting the physical & political divisions of the various countries of the World, constructed from original materials. Is most respectfully dedicated to his venerable friend John Middleton Esqr. As a testimony of gratitude and esteem, by his much obliged & humble servant, John Arrowsmith, F.R.G.S. & R.A.S. 35, Essex Street, Strand, London. London, pubd. by J. Arrowsmith ... 1838.
List No:
0036B
Series No:
2
Pub Date:
1838
Pub Title:
The London atlas of universal geography, exhibiting the physical & political divisions of the various countries of the World, constructed from original materials. Is most respectfully dedicated to his venerable friend John Middleton Esqr. As a testimony of gratitude and esteem, by his much obliged & humble servant, John Arrowsmith, F.R.G.S. & R.A.S. 35, Essex Street, Strand, London. London, pubd. by J. Arrowsmith ... 1838.
Pub Reference:
cfNMM296; not on Verner Atlas list.
Pub Note:
See note field above.
Pub List No:
0036.000
Pub Maps:
50
Pub Height cm:
56
Pub Width cm:
38
Image No:
0036B
Institution:
Rumsey Collection
Ownership Statement:
Copyright 2007
Publisher Location:
London
Publisher:
John Arrowsmith
Type:
Title Page
World Area:
World
Publication Author:
Arrowsmith, John
Pub Type:
World Atlas
Author:
Arrowsmith, John
Date:
1838
Title Page: London atlas of universal geography.
