COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Melish, John
Date:
1820
Short Title:
Elementary Map.
Publisher:
John Melish
Publisher Location:
Philadelphia
Type:
Atlas Map
Obj Height cm:
19
Obj Width cm:
24
Scale 1:
26,611,200
Note:
In full color. The Elementary Map explains the main features of a map such as rivers, boundary lines, continents, seas, parallels of latitude, and meridians of longitude. Europe is used as the example.
Reference:
Walsh p188 (1816 ed.); Ristow p188.
World Area:
Europe
Subject:
School
Full Title:
Elementary Map. Published 1st June 1816 by J. Melish, Philadelphia. H.S. Tanner sc.
List No:
4519.001
Series No:
3
Engraver or Printer:
Tanner, Henry S.
Publication Author:
Melish, John
Pub Date:
1820
Pub Title:
Melish's Universal School Atlas. Philadelphia, Published 1816. Improved to 1820. S. Harrison, Sc.
Pub Reference:
Walsh p188 (1816 ed.); Ristow p188.
Pub Note:
The third edition, complete with eight outline color maps. Rare. With marble covered half-leather boards and "School Atlas" imprinted on spine.
Pub List No:
4519.000
Pub Type:
School Atlas
Pub Maps:
8
Pub Height cm:
28
Pub Width cm:
24
Image No:
4519001
Authors:
Melish, John
Collection:
Rumsey Collection
Link To Source
Elementary Map.
