Gleason's new standard map of the world : on the projection of J.S. Christopher, Modern College, Blackheath, England ; scientifically and practically correct ; as "it is."

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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Gleason's new standard map of the world : on the projection of J.S. Christopher, Modern College, Blackheath, England ; scientifically and practically correct ; as "it is."

15234639

Description

Title: Gleason's new standard map of the world : on the projection of J.S. Christopher, Modern College, Blackheath, England ; scientifically and practically correct ; as "it is."
Alternative Title: New standard map of the world
Contributor: Buffalo Electrotype and Engraving Co., publisher.
Published / Created: 1892.
Publication Place: Buffalo, N.Y. and United States New York (State) Buffalo
Publisher: Buffalo Electrotype and Engraving Co.
Abstract: Map of the globe stretched and flattened into a circular plane (azimuthal projection), with two movable arms to calculate time in places around the world
Description: Map of the globe stretched and flattened into a circular plane.
Includes longitude and time calculator and diagrams showing June and December solstices.
Border shows "sun-time in minutes."
Text on verso.
Extent: 1 map : 30 cm in diameter, on sheet 55 x 39 cm
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Scale: Scale [ca. 1:2,000,000]
Coordinates: (W 180°--E 180°/N 90°--S 90°).
Language: English

Collection Information

Repository: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Call Number: 11 1892

Subjects, Formats, And Genres

Genre: World maps
Material: color ;
Resource Type: cartographic image
Subject (Topic): Map projections
World maps
Subjects: Map projections
World maps

Access And Usage Rights

Access: Public
Rights: The use of this image may be subject to the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) or to site license or other rights management terms and conditions. The person using the image is liable for any infringement

Identifiers

Orbis Record: 8313565
Object ID (OID): 15234639