COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Finley, Anthony
Date:
1831
Short Title:
Historical Chart ... of the prinicipal Empires of the World.
Publisher:
Anthony Finley
Publisher Location:
Philadelphia
Type:
Timeline
Obj Height cm:
19
Obj Width cm:
47
Scale 1:
79,000,000
Note:
Detailed full color chart showing the history of the Empires from 2300 B.C. to 1800 A.D. Small map is also in full color. Chart has lengthy explanation included.
World Area:
Asia
World Area:
Europe
Subject:
Historical
Subject:
Data Visualization
Full Title:
An Historical Chart representing in a Chronological Series the Rise Revolutions & Fall of the principal Empires of the World ... J. Vallance fc. Published by A. Finley Philada. 1827. (with) inset map of Romani Imperii &c Typus.
List No:
0285.072
Page No:
10
Series No:
77
Engraver or Printer:
Vallance, J.
Publication Author:
Finley, Anthony
Pub Date:
1831
Pub Title:
A New General Atlas Comprising a Complete Set of Maps, representing the Grand Divisions Of The Globe, ... Philadelphia: Published by Anthony Finley. 1831. (title page only) Written And Engraved By Jos. Perkins. (with) Atlas Classica; Or Select Maps Of Ancient Geography, Both Sacred and Profane ... Philadelphia: Published by Anthony Finley, At The North-East Corner Of Chestnut And Fourth Streets. Clark & Raser, Printers. 1831.
Pub Reference:
P760.
Pub Note:
This atlas was first issued in 1824, with editions published annually to 1834. Each succeeding year new maps were added and others updated. This copy has the 1831 edition of Atlas Classica bound in back, a common feature in later editions. The New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia maps are double page. Maps of Liberia and Florida are added. Covers half leather, marbled paper covered boards with "Finley's Modern & Ancient Atlas." stamped in gold on the spine.
Pub List No:
0285.000
Pub Type:
Classical Atlas
Pub Type:
World Atlas
Pub Maps:
72
Pub Height cm:
36
Pub Width cm:
29
Image No:
0285072
Authors:
Finley, Anthony
Collection:
Rumsey Collection
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Historical Chart ... of the prinicipal Empires of the World.
