COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Martin, R.M.
Author:
Tallis, J. & F.
Date:
1851
Short Title:
The World On Mercator's Projection.
Publisher:
J. & F. Tallis
Publisher Location:
New York
Type:
Atlas Map
Obj Height cm:
27
Obj Width cm:
35
Scale 1:
135,000,000
Note:
In outline color with some land masses in full color. Surrounded by drawings of cities, and sights such as the Pyramids at Giza and Niagara Falls. British Colonies are highlighted in red and steam routes to the Colonies in blue.
Reference:
P804-1.
World Area:
World
Full Title:
The World On Mercator's Projection. The Illustrations by H. Warren & Engraved by J.B. Allen. The Map Drawn & Engraved by John Rapkin.
List No:
10095.005
Series No:
5
Engraver or Printer:
Allen, J.B.
Engraver or Printer:
Rapkin, John
Engraver or Printer:
Warren, H.
Publication Author:
Martin, R.M.
Publication Author:
Tallis, J. & F.
Pub Date:
1851
Pub Title:
The Illustrated Atlas, And Modern History Of The World Geographical, Political, Commercial & Statistical, Edited By R. Montgomery Martin, Esq. ... The Maps Drawn & Engraved By J. Rapkin. H. Warren. J. Rogers. J. & F. Tallis, London & New York.
Pub Reference:
P804.
Pub Note:
Maps by J. Rapkin. This edition with the town plans. Date estimated. This copy has the complete Index/Gazetteer, as issued. This edition has a second title page for the index gazetteer. Maps are hand colored with outline color, and bound in a separate volume from the Index/Gazetteer.
Pub List No:
10095.000
Pub Type:
World Atlas
Pub Maps:
82
Pub Height cm:
38
Pub Width cm:
29
Image No:
10095005.jp2
Authors:
Martin, R.M. ; Tallis, J. & F.
Link To Source
The World On Mercator's Projection.
