COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Thomson, John
Author:
Wyld, James, 1790-1836
Date:
1824
Short Title:
Orbis Romani, Pars Orientalis
Publisher:
John Thomson
Publisher Location:
Edinburgh
Type:
Atlas Map
Obj Height cm:
37
Obj Width cm:
26
Scale 1:
10,137,600
Note:
Outline colored boundaries. Showing Greece, Turkey, the Middle East, part of Northern Africa, and the eastern extent of the Roman Empire. The atlas is the second edition and includes the extra map of the Arctic and two extra maps of Australia. The text adds a section on Voyages of Discovery. Two additional maps are laid in, one of South America, the other of Mexico. Each map has a small vignette illustrating a subject related to the map. Half leather paper-covered boards with label pasted on front printed with title. Relief shown pictorially. Prime meridian: Ferro.
Reference:
cfP6043.
World Area:
Europe
Region:
Rome
Subject:
Classical
Full Title:
Orbis Romani, Pars Orientalis. J. Wyld del. N.R. Hewitt,Sc. Published by John Thomson & Co. Edinburgh. (to accompany) A General Atlas, Containing Maps illustrating some important periods in Ancient History; and distinct Maps of the several Empires, Kingdoms and States In The World, From Original Drawings according to the latest Treaties by J. Wyld and Engraved by N.R. Hewitt. Edinburgh, Printed for John Thomson & Co for Baldwin, Cradock & Joy, London & John Cumming, Dublin.
List No:
2713.024
Page No:
3
Series No:
24
Engraver or Printer:
Lizars, W.H.
Engraver or Printer:
Hewitt, N.R.
Publication Author:
Wyld, James, 1790-1836
Publication Author:
Thomson, John
Pub Date:
1824
Pub Title:
A General Atlas, Containing Maps illustrating some important periods in Ancient History; and distinct Maps of the several Empires, Kingdoms and States In The World, From Original Drawings according to the latest Treaties by J. Wyld and Engraved by N.R. Hewitt. Edinburgh, Printed for John Thomson & Co for Baldwin, Cradock & Joy, London & John Cumming, Dublin.
Pub Reference:
cfP6043.
Pub Note:
This is the second edition and includes the extra map of the Arctic and two extra maps of Australia. The text adds a section on Voyages of Discovery. Two additional maps are laid in, one of South America, the other of Mexico. Half leather paper-covered boards with label pasted on front printed with title.
Pub List No:
2713.000
Pub Type:
World Atlas
Pub Maps:
46
Pub Height cm:
37
Pub Width cm:
28
Image No:
2713024
Authors:
Wyld, James, 1790-1836; Thomson, John
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