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[Maps of the world], 1851-01-01 by Unknown artist

[Maps of the world], 1851-01-01

1851-01-01

photo, print, drawing

Library of Congress

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This is a historical map of the world, featuring multiple projections and inset maps of different regions. Text labels and compass roses are present. 1 print : engraving. | Includes maps according to Herodotus, Strabo, Ptolemy, "the Ancients," and wind charts of Aristotle and Vitruvius.

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map compass rose multiple projections inset maps grid lines flat map projection cartography geography historical map world map continents oceans

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