World Map Mercators Projection Explorer (2 results)

Condition: good. Map of the World on the Mercator Projection Exhibiting the American Continent as Its Centre.(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, World Maps, Asia, Australia, North America, South America, Africa, Europe, Polynesia, Hawaii, New Zealand, Australia). Issued 1867-9, Philadelphia by S. Augustus Mitchell. There are many variant issues of this map, with differing borders and interior details. A comparison with other Mitchell maps of the 1860's-80's era will reveal this on close inspection. Mid 19th century antique engraved map with original hand color. Decorative border greatly enhances visual appeal. Numerous exploration tracks shown across the oceans, including Capt. Cook, the U. S. Exploring Exped., Capt. Ross and Capt. Gore. Note the incorrect prominent hook shape assigned to Lake Torrens within Southern Australia. Well preserved, nice looking example with pleasing age patina. Original center fold as issued. Sheet Measures c. 25" x 15". Engraved Area Measures c. 22" x 14". Cartographic Reference (s):Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 3.[R33996].

Condition: good. Map of the World of the Mercator Projection Exhibiting the American Continent As Its Centre.(World Map, Mercator Projection, Polynesia, North America, South America, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, Greenland). Issued 1872, Philadelphia by S. A. Mitchell.19th century engraved map, with original hand color. Mitchell maps of this mid-century era were issued with a range of color as well as variant decorative borders. Note the erroneous hook shaped Lake Torrens in southern Australia, routes of Capt. Cook, Capt. Ross, Gore and the Wilkes Exploration Exped. shown across the oceans. On the back are two fine world in hemisphere maps with comparative mountain heights (worthy of framing as a pair instead of the map shown. Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Original fold line as issued. Sheet Measures c. 15 1/4" H x 23 1/2" W. Engraved Area Measures c. 14 1/4" H x 17 1/2" W. Cartographic Reference (s):Reps, American Maps and Mapmakers, p. 313. Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 4, pp. 260.[R24576].