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Auction 131, Lot 84

"A Map of the Principal Rivers Shewing their Courses, Countries, and Comparative Lengths", SDUK Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge

Subject: Cartographic Miscellany

Period: 1834 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.2 x 15.4 inches
31 x 39.1 cm
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Very attractive and interesting comparative thematic chart uniquely arranged on concentric circles around a classic compass rose. The rivers are depicted with their relative distance from the sea, including an index of each river’s length in English miles. Associated towns and lakes are noted and respective countries are identified in capital letters with an index at lower left. This is a fine thematic map that utilizes a unique method to graphically compare the rivers of the world. Only the lakes are hand colored with a green wash, the balance of the map being uncolored. Published in London by Baldwin and Cradock.

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Condition: A

Map image and color are fine. Three marginal tears in right margin have been closed with archival tape.

Estimate: $140 - $180

Sold for: $100

Closed on 3/17/2010

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