"Map of the Distribution of Marine Life illustrated chiefly by Fishes, Molluscs & Radiata; Showing also…the Homoizoic Belts…", Johnston, W. & A.K.

This large map is a superb example of thematic mapping with various colors and diagrams used to illustrate the distribution of marine life. This chart is from the English version of Heinrich Berghaus' Physikalischer Atlas, which resulted in the first truly comprehensive thematic atlas. It is a very early example of printed color, the development of which made a huge impact on cartography in general and specifically the graphic portrayal of geographical data on thematic maps.

References: Phillips (A) #225; Robinson, pp. 64-67.

Condition: A

Near mint except for a short split on bottom fold and a tiny edge tear, well away from map.