COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Andriveau-Goujon, J.
Author:
Brue, Adrien Hubert, 1786-1832
Date:
1829
Short Title:
Carte physique et politique de l'Europe
Publisher:
J. Andriveau-Goujon
Publisher Location:
Paris
Type:
Atlas Map
Obj Height cm:
58
Obj Width cm:
85
Scale 1:
12,300,000
Note:
Double page outline hand color engraved map of Europe. Shows political boundaries, towns, mountains, rivers, lakes, canals, etc. Relief shown by hachures. Prime meridian is Paris. Includes descriptive note.
World Area:
Europe
Subject:
Physical
Full Title:
Carte physique et politique de l'Europe. par A. Brue, Geographe du Roi. Publiee pour la premiere fois en 1821 par J. Goujon. Revue et augmentee par l'editeur d'apres les nouveaux materiaux. Paris. Chez J.Goujon et J. Andriveau, Geographer-editeurs ... 1829. (to accompany) Atlas de choix ou Recueil de cartes de geographie ancienne et moderne.
List No:
11124.015
Page No:
13
Series No:
15
Publication Author:
Andriveau-Goujon, J.
Publication Author:
Brue, Adrien Hubert, 1786-1832
Pub Date:
1830
Pub Title:
Atlas de choix ou Recueil de cartes de geographie ancienne et moderne dressees par nos meilleures auteurs. Paris. Chez J. Andriveau-Goujon Geographe-Editeur, Rue Du Bac, No.6, Pres le Pont - Royal.
Pub Note:
This atlas was published in many compilations over a thirty year period. It was indeed an atlas of "choice" of the publisher and as such consists of a wide variety of maps that Andriveau-Goujon favored to include at the time. It consists of ancient and modern geographical maps, engraved and hand colored, in 42 sheets some folded. Dated 1764-1830. Bound in brown marbled paper over board with green leather spine. Shows the old world with the spreading and development of the different peoples. Including a double hemisphere and solar system, Holy Land, the ancient world, Europe, France (on double and one-half sheets), the Americas, The United States features the Confederate Territory of Arizona, Africa and Asia. The last sheet includes a large comparative view of the main mountains and over the main rivers of the world. Maps embellished with engraved cartouche, geographical, agricultural, physical information, tables and text. Some maps in Latin. Shows administrative divisions, capitals, cities, villages, mines, roads, rivers, canals, postal routes, etc. Relief shown by hachures and shading. Prime meridian is Paris.
Pub List No:
11124.000
Pub Type:
World Atlas
Pub Maps:
42
Pub Height cm:
64
Pub Width cm:
49
Image No:
11124015.jp2
Authors:
Andriveau-Goujon, J.; Brue, Adrien Hubert, 1786-1832
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Carte physique et politique de l'Europe
