Imperial map of the world in hemispheres [map] / constructed & engraved by W. & E. K. Johnston, Limited ...

Author
W. & A.K. Johnston Limited [Browse]
Format
Map
Language
English
Published/​Created
Edinburgh ; London : W. & A. K. Johnston Limited, [1905?]
Description
  • Scale not given. (W 180°00ʹ00ʺ--E 180°00ʹ00ʺ/N 85°00ʹ00ʺ--S 78°00ʹ00ʺ).
  • 1 map: col., dissected in 4 pieces, mounted on linen ; 2 hemispheres each 89 cm. in diam., on sheets 77 x 94 cm.

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Notes
  • Originally published on one sheet.
  • Inset: Parallels of latitude and circles -- Comparative lengths of the principal rivers of the western hemisphere -- North polar regions -- Comparative lengths of the principal rivers of the eastern hemispheres -- Longitudes or meridians and zones -- Hemisphere showing greatest amount of land -- [Comparative heights of mountains of] South America, North America, Antarctica & Oceania, Europe, Africa, Asia -- South polar regions -- Hemisphere showing greatest amount of water.
  • Double hemispherical world map with routes of principal railways; relief shown by spot heights.
  • W. & A. K. Johnston Ltd. operated as a limited company from 1901. cf. Tooley's dictionary of mapmakers.
OCLC
61275144
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