The first graphic chart to detail heights of Mountains and Lengths of Rivers
Comparative View of the Lengths of the Principal Rivers in the World. [and] &c.
in the World. (3rd Edition).
London, Published by C. Smith Mapseller No.172 Strand,
Oct. 1st, 1817, [and] Aug. 1st, 1816.
Two separately issued engraved charts, with fine original full wash colour.
530 by 680mm (20.75 by 26.75 inches).
1153
notes:
Rare separately issued charts illustrating the great rivers and mountains of the world.
Although early atlases included tables listing the lengths and heights of the world's great rivers and mountains, it was not until the early nineteenth century that rivers and mountains were graphically represented and compared. The present examples would appear to be the earliest of the genre, as they predate those listed by J.A. Wolter in his seminal work upon the subject. ...
Although early atlases included tables listing the lengths and heights of the world's great rivers and mountains, it was not until the early nineteenth century that rivers and mountains were graphically represented and compared. The present examples would appear to be the earliest of the genre, as they predate those listed by J.A. Wolter in his seminal work upon the subject. ...
bibliography:
Wolter, J. A., "The Heights of Mountains and the Lengths of Rivers"; BL Maps 999.(44.)
Maps K.Top.4.40.2; Maps 999.(43.).
Maps K.Top.4.40.2; Maps 999.(43.).
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