Gleason's new standard map of the world : on the projection of J. S. Christopher, Modern College, Blackheath, England ; scientifically and practically correct ; as "it is."
Item Information
- Title:
- Gleason's new standard map of the world : on the projection of J. S. Christopher, Modern College, Blackheath, England ; scientifically and practically correct ; as "it is."
- Title (alt.):
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New standard map of the world
- Cartographer:
- Gleason, Alexander
- Date:
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1892
- Format:
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Maps/Atlases
- Location:
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Boston Public Library
Norman B. Leventhal Map & Education Center - Collection (local):
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Norman B. Leventhal Map & Education Center Collection
- Subjects:
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Map projection
World maps
- Places:
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World
- Extent:
- 1 map : col. ; 30 cm. in diameter, on sheet 55 x 39 cm.
- Terms of Use:
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No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
- Publisher:
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Buffalo, N.Y :
Buffalo Electrotype and Engraving Co.
- Scale:
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Scale [ca. 1:2,000,000]
- Language:
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English
- Notes:
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Map of the globe stretched and flattened into a circular plane.
Includes longitude and time calculator and diagrams showing June and December solstices.
Border shows "sun-time in minutes."
Text on verso.
Patent claim US497917: https://www.google.com/patents/US497917
- Identifier:
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06_01_008377
- Call #:
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G3201.B71 1892 .G54x
- Barcode:
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39999065653105