A Map of the Principal Rivers Shewing Their Courses, Countries and Comparative Lengths.
Published by Society for the Disffusion of Useful Knowledge, London, 1834
- First Edition
- Used
Seller: Polar Books, Llandudno, CONWY, United KingdomPolar Books
AbeBooks seller since May 27, 2023
Condition: Used - Very good
US$ 124.53
Quantity: 1 available
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Scale 1 degree to 69 English Miles or 1 degree to 25 French Leagues. Map size 39cmx31cm. Small stain on bottom right edge, not affecting map. Outline color. An unusual map showing the world's longest rivers all flowing into a large circular sea near the center of the sheet. A very novel and artistic way to compare rivers. Unusual as the SDUK generally produced maps with greater emphasis on information than aesthetics. Engraved by J. & C. Walker. First edition of the work in this format and binding, and/or set or series. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Geography & Maps; Travel & Places. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 4049.
Seller Inventory # 4049
Bibliographic details
- Title
- A Map of the Principal Rivers Shewing Their Courses, Countries and Comparative Lengths.
- Author
- Walker, J.C. (Engraved by)
- Publisher
- Society for the Disffusion of Useful Knowledge, London
- Publication year
- 1834
- Condition
- Very Good
- Dust jacket
- No Dust Jacket
- Binding
- Map
- Edition
- First Edition.
- Seller catalogs
- Geography & Maps
Polar Books
Llandudno, CONWY, United Kingdom
AbeBooks seller since May 27, 2023
Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
| Item | 14 to 45 business days | 5 to 14 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 33.58 | US$ 47.02 |
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We have secondhand and rare antiquarian books, scientific papers, reports, maps, photographs and other ephemera on Antarctica, the Arctic, polar travel, history, mountaineering and exploration and whaling for sale. If you are looking for scarce book you could find it here. Alternatively if you cannot find a particular book please contact us as we may not have got round to adding the book you are looking for to our catalogue.
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Polar Books
United Kingdom
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