COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Melish, John
Date:
1820
Short Title:
Map of the World.
Publisher:
John Melish
Publisher Location:
Philadelphia
Type:
Atlas Map
Obj Height cm:
23
Obj Width cm:
44
Scale 1:
120,000,000
Note:
In outline color by continent or region.
Reference:
Walsh p188 (1816 ed.); Ristow p188.
World Area:
World
Subject:
School
Full Title:
Map of the World from the latest discoveries. No. II. Saml. Harrison sct. Published 1st Sepr. 1816 by J. Melish, Philadelphia. Improved to 1820.
List No:
4519.002
Series No:
4
Engraver or Printer:
Harrison, Samuel, 1789-1818
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:
4519002
Authors:
Melish, John
Collection:
Rumsey Collection
Link To Source
Map of the World.
