Map of the world on a globular projection [map].

Format
Map
Language
English
Published/​Created
[Hartford, Conn.] : D. F. Robinson & Co., [1840?], c1829.
Description
  • Scale not given. (W 180°00ʹ00ʺ--E 180°00ʹ00ʺ/N 90°00ʹ00ʺ--S 90°00ʹ00ʺ).
  • 1 map: hand col. ; 2 hemispheres each 20 cm. in diam., on sheet 29 x 48 cm.

Details

Subject(s)
Engraver
Getty AAT genre
Notes
  • "Entered according to Act of Congress Nov. 20th 1829 by D. F. Robinson & Co. of the State of Connecticut."
  • "Engd. by E. Huntington."
  • Double hemispherical world map showing distances by sea from New York to various destinations, and dates of Antarctic explorations, including U.S. Exploring Expedition of 1840; relief shown by hachures.
  • Insets: Meridians; Parallels; Circles; Zones -- Charts: Height of mountains in English miles above the level of the sea; A scale exhibiting the length of the longest days and nights, also the zones and climates.
OCLC
60600143
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