STANFORD’S LIBRARY MAP OF THE WORLD ON MERCATOR’S PROJECTION

STANFORD’S LIBRARY MAP OF THE WORLD ON MERCATOR’S PROJECTION
Cartographer:
STANFORD, Edward
Title:
STANFORD’S LIBRARY MAP OF THE WORLD ON MERCATOR’S PROJECTION
Stock Code:
7068
Method:
Steel engraving
Publisher:
Edward Stanford
Colouring:
Original colour
Size: (W x H):
168cm x 86cm
 
66 inches x 34 inches
Date:
1886
Price:
£1200

A really beautiful and detailed world map. Spherical inset in top left corner showing Arctic Regions and one in top right corner showing Antarctic Regions. Particular detail given to the oceans: direction and rate of currents shown, as well as principal ocean mail routes and submarine telegraph cables. Trade winds and monsoons also shown. Explanation at centre bottom. Dissected and linen backed, folding with burgundy marbled-paper backs. Complete with original slipcase covered in burgundy morocco with title in gold to centre.

Fine condition - very clean and bright.

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