COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Short Title:
Preface: Sharpe's Corresponding Atlas.
Obj Height cm:
46
Obj Width cm:
34
Note:
Authored by John Sharpe. Explains the use of only four scales (plus one for Switzerland) among the 54 maps, done with the intent to facilitate equitable comparison and comprehension of world regions.
Reference:
P4327.
Full Title:
(Preface to) Sharpe's Corresponding Atlas, Comprising Fifty-Four Maps, Constructed Upon A System Of Scale And Proportion, From the most Recent Authorities. Engraved On Steel By Joseph Wilson Lowry. With A Copious Consulting Index. London: Chapman And Hall, 186 Strand. MDCCCXLIX.
List No:
2175D
Series No:
4
Pub Date:
1849
Pub Title:
Sharpe's Corresponding Atlas, Comprising Fifty-Four Maps, Constructed Upon A System Of Scale And Proportion, From the most Recent Authorities. Engraved On Steel By Joseph Wilson Lowry. With A Copious Consulting Index. London: Chapman And Hall, 186 Strand. MDCCCXLIX.
Pub Reference:
P4327.
Pub Note:
Unusual Map projections. Outline color.
Pub List No:
2175.000
Pub Maps:
54
Pub Height cm:
49
Pub Width cm:
38
Image No:
2175D
Institution:
Rumsey Collection
Ownership Statement:
Copyright 2009
Publisher Location:
London
Publisher:
Chapman & Hall
Type:
Text Page
World Area:
World
Engraver or Printer:
Lowry, Joseph Wilson
Publication Author:
Lowry, J.W.
Publication Author:
Sharpe, J.
Pub Type:
World Atlas
Author:
Lowry, J.W.
Author:
Sharpe, J.
Date:
1849
Preface: Sharpe's Corresponding Atlas.
