Northern hemisphere : projected on the plane of the horizon of London

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Northern hemisphere

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Title:
Northern hemisphere : projected on the plane of the horizon of London
Cartographer:
Buchanan, George S.
Publisher:
John Thomson and Co.
Engraver:
J. & G. Menzies
Name on Item:
by Geo. Buchanan ; J. & G. Menzies sculpt.
Date:
[1816]
Format:
Maps/Atlases
Location:
Boston Public Library
Norman B. Leventhal Map & Education Center
Collection (local):
Norman B. Leventhal Map & Education Center Collection
Subjects:
Northern Hemisphere--Maps
Cook, James, 1728-1779
Places:
World
Extent:
1 hemisphere : hand colored ; 49 cm in diameter, on sheet 70 x 54 cm
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
Publisher:
[Edinburgh] : [John Thomson]
Scale:
Scale 1:12,000
Language:
English
Notes:
Relief shown by hachures.
"N.B. The scale is quite correct for distances from London; it is also very nearly so for distances on any part of the meridian of London or on any lines passing through London."
Shows routes of Cook's voyages.
"Projected & engraved for Thomson's New general atlas, 20th Sept. 1816."
Notes (date):
This date is inferred.
Identifier:
06_01_019573
Call #:
G3210 1816 .B83
Barcode:
39999085972147