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A large-format French map of the world on Mercator’s Projection
£750
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Large, detailed map of the world, published in the middle of the 19th century. It shows the latest discoveries in Antarctica and geological features including the Rocky Mountains and the mythical 'Mountains of Kong', with vignettes of fishing and whale hunting. Under the maps are comparative tables of mountain heights and a map of the distribution of the races.
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| Cartographer | |
|---|---|
| Date | 1854 |
| Extra Info | |
| Publication | Paris: Veuve Turgis, 1854. Original colour. Steel engraving. 660 x 880mm. |
| Condition | A good example. |
| References | – |
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