Detail View: David Rumsey Historical Map Collection: Eastern Hemisphere.

Author: 
Lowry, J.W.
Author: 
Sharpe, J.
Date: 
1847
Short Title: 
Eastern Hemisphere.
Publisher: 
Chapman & Hall
Publisher Location: 
London
Type: 
Atlas Map
Obj Height cm: 
35
Obj Width cm: 
39
Scale 1: 
57,000,000
Note: 
Uses two center points for a projection with less distortion than conventional hemispherical projections. Relief shown by hachures. Countries outlined in color.
Reference: 
P4327.
World Area: 
Eastern Hemisphere
Full Title: 
Eastern Hemisphere. The World in Equal Quarters - Sharpe's Projection. Engraved by J. Wilson Lowry. Pub. by Chapman and Hall, 1847.
List No: 
2175.002
Page No: 
2
Series No: 
7
Engraver or Printer: 
Lowry, Joseph Wilson
Publication Author: 
Lowry, J.W.
Publication Author: 
Sharpe, J.
Pub Date: 
1849
Pub Title: 
Sharpe's Corresponding Atlas, Comprising Fifty-Four Maps, Constructed Upon A System Of Scale And Proportion, From the most Recent Authorities. Engraved On Steel By Joseph Wilson Lowry. With A Copious Consulting Index. London: Chapman And Hall, 186 Strand. MDCCCXLIX.
Pub Reference: 
P4327.
Pub Note: 
Unusual Map projections. Outline color.
Pub List No: 
2175.000
Pub Type: 
World Atlas
Pub Maps: 
54
Pub Height cm: 
49
Pub Width cm: 
38
Image No: 
2175002
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Authors: 
Lowry, J.W.; Sharpe, J.
Collection: 
Rumsey Collection