by S.A. Binion. Édition deluxe. Limited to 800 copies of which this is no. 671. Each plate accompaied by leaf with descriptive letterpress. Show moreby S.A. Binion. Édition deluxe. Limited to 800 copies of which this is no. 671. Each plate accompaied by leaf with descriptive letterpress. Show less
By J. Seller, J. Colson, W. Fisher, J. Atkinson, & J. Thorton. In other cartouche: "To the Honorable the Governor, Deputy an Committe, of the East... Show moreBy J. Seller, J. Colson, W. Fisher, J. Atkinson, & J. Thorton. In other cartouche: "To the Honorable the Governor, Deputy an Committe, of the East India Company. John Seller humbly dedicates this chart of the East Indies." Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.00245 Print Map Item-ID: i23766190 BIB-ID: 2532122 Show less
Frame / ordinary Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.00072 Print Map Item-ID: i1140145x BIB-ID: 1172488 Show moreFrame / ordinary Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.00072 Print Map Item-ID: i1140145x BIB-ID: 1172488 Show less
Masjid al-Ḥarām, Kaʻbah (Mecca, Saudi Arabia), Kaʻbah (Mecca, Saudi Arabia)--Pictorial works, Muslim pilgrims and pilgrimages, Muslim pilgrims and pilgrimages--Saudi Arabia--Mecca
This view is part of Fischer von Erlach’s large compilation of historical architecture entitled “Entwurf Einer Historischen Architektur” (Project... Show moreThis view is part of Fischer von Erlach’s large compilation of historical architecture entitled “Entwurf Einer Historischen Architektur” (Project for a history of architecture). This view of Mecca appeared as plate VII (numbered here top right) in Book Three of the work, devoted to Arab, Turkish, Persian, Chinese and Japanese monuments. The view is accompanied by a caption in German and French, with numerous locations identified by a key, which recites: Prospect view of a part of the large city of Mecca, with its celebrated holy places, where according to the Mohammedans, was the location of the House of Abraham and the fountain of Ishmael; eventually where Mohammed wrote the Koran: This place is visited each year by caravans of Turks. Title from item, date devised by Library staff. "TA VII" inscribed on top of the plate. Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.00007 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i25186802 BIB-ID: 2704616 Show less
from Mr/ d'Apres de Mannevillette. Relief shown pictorially, depth indicated by baythemtric soundings, isolines, and stippling Map of northern part... Show morefrom Mr/ d'Apres de Mannevillette. Relief shown pictorially, depth indicated by baythemtric soundings, isolines, and stippling Map of northern part of the Indian Ocean with place names and depth shown by soundings. Plate 17 from: The Oriental pilot, or, A select collection of charts and plans ... for the navigation of the country trade in the seas beyond the Cape of Good Hope. London : Printed and sold by R. Sayer & J. Bennett, 1778. Nautical chart Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.00322 Print Map Item-ID: i11403263 BIB-ID: 1172669 Show less
published under the superintendence of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge Bottom of map: "Corrected to 1st August 1845. 78" Main... Show morepublished under the superintendence of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge Bottom of map: "Corrected to 1st August 1845. 78" Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.00283 Print Map Item-ID: i23810853 BIB-ID: 2533753 Show less
published under the superintendence of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge Bottom of map: "Published November 1st, 1829 by Baldwin &... Show morepublished under the superintendence of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge Bottom of map: "Published November 1st, 1829 by Baldwin & Cradock 47 Paternoster Row London." Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.00284 Print Map Item-ID: i23810889 BIB-ID: 2533759 Show less
Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Map no. 102 from: Century atlas of the world, 1902. Includes inset maps of Modern Jerusalem (scale ca. 1:... Show moreRelief shown by hachures and spot heights. Map no. 102 from: Century atlas of the world, 1902. Includes inset maps of Modern Jerusalem (scale ca. 1: 33,000) and Modern Palestine (scale 1:1,900,800, 30 mi. to 1 in.). Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.00217 Print Map Item-ID: i17066566 BIB-ID: 1525322 Show less
by Bertram Thomas, 1930. "This map is from Mr. Thomas' prismatic compass traverse adjusted to latitude given in figures, from altitudes of Polaris,... Show moreby Bertram Thomas, 1930. "This map is from Mr. Thomas' prismatic compass traverse adjusted to latitude given in figures, from altitudes of Polaris, taken with a sextant and artificial horizon. Heights are from aneroid readings and must be considered approximate. The coastline is from the Admiralty chart." Shows topographic features as marked by the author during his journey across the Empty Quarter desert (al-Rubʻ al-Khālī) in 1930, and names of some tribes. "Geographical journal Jan. 1931." Relief shown by contours, hachures, and spot heights. The map is accompanied with an index map; ARABIA, Sketch map to illustrate Drainage and distribution of Sands and Tribes in the EASTERN PART OF RUB'AL KHALI. with scale and Key note. Key note provided. The Geographical Journal Jan,1931 [up marg. r. h.]. Published by the Royal Geograpohical Society [ben. marg. middle.] Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.00379 Print Map Item-ID: i11401084 BIB-ID: 1172451 Show less
Aviator's cloth escape and evasion map Relief shown by hachures and spot heights Double-sided aircrew silk map from the cold war period.This map has... Show moreAviator's cloth escape and evasion map Relief shown by hachures and spot heights Double-sided aircrew silk map from the cold war period.This map has been classified as Restricted Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.01215 Print Map Item-ID: i11404954 BIB-ID: 1172838 Show less
