Map of the Countries Round the North Pole By A. Arrowsmith. London. Published 1. Feb. 1818, by A. Arrowsmith, Hydrographer to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, 10 Soho Square. Engraved by Sidney Hall.
On the verso is written "Benj Vaughan, Arctic Pole." This is the first edition of a long run of editions extending down to Stanford's 1875 last issue. Referring to this first edition, Verner says "At that time it was the best available map of the Arctic and showed everything that...
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| Summary: | On the verso is written "Benj Vaughan, Arctic Pole." This is the first edition of a long run of editions extending down to Stanford's 1875 last issue. Referring to this first edition, Verner says "At that time it was the best available map of the Arctic and showed everything that was known, using the most advanced cartographical techniques." In full color. Relief shown by hachures. On the verso is written "Benj Vaughan, Arctic Pole." This is the first edition of a long run of editions extending down to Stanford's 1875 last issue. Referring to this first edition, Verner says "At that time it was the best available map of the Arctic and showed everything that was known, using the most advanced cartographical techniques." In full color. Benjamin Vaughan Collection; Verner 34; see Map Collector 32, pp22-25. |
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