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WLD3976

Cartographer: Sebastian Munster
Title: : De Insulis
Date: 1558 Size: 7 x 11 inches
Published: Basel
Description: An illustrated definition and description of islands, from the seminal 16th century work, the 'Cosmographia'.
Map Ref: WLD3976

WLD3534

Cartographer: Athanasius Kircher
Title: : Geographia Conjecturalis de Orbis Terrestris Post Diluvium
Date: 1675 Size: 20 x 14 inches
Published: Amsterdam
Description: World map showing the supposed effects of the Biblical Great Flood. Areas in dark gray were thought to have been drowned by the flood, including the island of Atlantis in the mid-Atlantic. Strong impression. [Shirley 470]
Map Ref: WLD3534

WLD3481

Cartographer: Eberhard Werner Happel
Title: : Die Ebbe und Fluth auff einer Flachen Landt-Karten Furgestelt
Date: 1708 Size: 12 x 8 inches
Published: Ulm
Description: Happel's unusual world map showing ocean currents and volcanoes, a early and surprisingly accurate attempt at mapping these phenomena. [Shirley 468]
Map Ref: WLD3481

WLD1931

Cartographer: Matthaus Seutter
Title: : Mappa Geographiae Naturalis sive Tabella Synoptica
Date: c. 1740 Size: 22 x 19 inches
Published: Augsburg
Description: Illustrative and theoretical map showing numerous cartographic and geographical features and styles. Original colour.
Map Ref: WLD1931

WLD4143

Cartographer: Jacques-Nicolas Bellin
Title: : Representation du Cours ordinaire des Vents de Traverse qui regnent le long des Cotes dans la Mer Atlantique & Celle des Indes
Date: 1753 Size: 7 x 12 inches
Published: Paris
Description: Based on the observations of Dampier, this map shows the transient courses of trade winds. Coloured.
Map Ref: WLD4143

WLD4144

Cartographer: Jacques-Nicolas Bellin
Title: : Representation du Cours ordinaire des Vents de Traverse qui regnent le long des Cotes dans la grande Mer de Sud
Date: 1753 Size: 7 x 12 inches
Published: Paris
Description: Map illustrating the trade winds, showing the incomplete coastline of Australia. Coloured.
Map Ref: WLD4144

WLD4050

Cartographer: James Gillray
Title: : The Plumb-Pudding in Danger
Date: 1805 Size: 14 x 10 inches
Published: London
Description: Iconic Napoleonic caricature in exceptional original colour. Framed.
Map Ref: WLD4050

WLD4624

Cartographer: John Wilkes
Title: : Projections of the Sphere, and common Terrestrial Globe
Date: 1807 Size: 7 x 9 inches
Published: London
Description: An attractive diagram showing four different projections, or methods for converting the spherical Earth into a flat map, alongside an image of a terrestrial globe. Original hand-colour.
Map Ref: WLD4624

WLD4625

Cartographer: John Wilkes
Title: : Comparative Heights of the Principal Mountains
Date: 1817 Size: 7 x 9 inches
Published: London
Description: An infographic chart displaying the relative heights of the tallest mountains in the world as known by Europeans in the early 19th century. Original hand-colour.
Map Ref: WLD4625

WLD4682

Cartographer: John Thomson
Title: : A Comparative View of the Principal Heights of the Mountains and other Elevations in the World
Date: c. 1822 Size: 25 x 20 inches
Published: London
Description: An early infographic chart showing the comparative elevation of the mountains of the world as perceived in the early 19th century. Coloured.
Map Ref: WLD4682

WLD4683

Cartographer: John Thomson
Title: : Plan of the Lengths of the Principal Rivers of the World
Date: c. 1822 Size: 25 x 20 inches
Published: London
Description: An early infographic chart showing the comparative lengths of the major rivers of the world as perceived in the 19th century. At this time it was believed that the Amazon was the longest river. Coloured.
Map Ref: WLD4683

WLD4535

Cartographer: Charles Smith
Title: : A Comparative Picture of the Principal Waterfalls of the World
Date: 1834 Size: 21 x 14 inches
Published: London
Description: This exquisite comparative diagram shows the heights of the known waterfalls of the world in an imaginative tableau. At the bottom of the image, two men and their dog admire the view. Original hand-colour.
Map Ref: WLD4535

WLD4195

Cartographer: Thomas Bradford
Title: : Distribution of Vegetables and Snow Line / Comparative Lengths of Rivers
Date: 1835 Size: 9 x 11 inches
Published: London
Description: Interesting Victorian chart showing lengths of rivers of the World and drawing comparisions between successful areas of growth for different species of vegetation. Original colour. (PG)
Map Ref: WLD4195

WLD4599

Cartographer: William Buckland
Title: : Ideal Section of a Portion of the Earth's Crust
Date: 1836 Size: 46 x 8 inches
Published: London
Description: This fascinating and beautifully illustrated cross-section of the Earth's crust is one of the few such diagrams to include illustrations of the fossils to be found in each rock type. Original hand-colour. (SL)
Map Ref: WLD4599

WLD4634

Cartographer: Charles V. Monin
Title: : Tableau Comparatif de la Hauteur des Montagnes
Date: c. 1839 Size: 24 x 17 inches
Published: Paris & Lyon
Description: Separately issued folding example of Monin's beautiful rendering of a comparative chart of the mountains, rivers, and waterfalls of the world. Original hand colour. Framed.
Map Ref: WLD4634

WLD4275

Cartographer: Sidney Hall
Title: : Comparative View of the Principal Mountains and Rivers in the World
Date: c. 1840 Size: 12 x 14 inches
Published: London
Description: Infographic piece showing the highest mountains and longest rivers in the world. Original hand colour.
Map Ref: WLD4275

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