Phillips, 749; Koeman Vdm 1; National Maritime Museum, 179; Wellens-De Donder, L. Philippe Vandermaelen 1795-1869, 4-5. Location: London Auction... Show morePhillips, 749; Koeman Vdm 1; National Maritime Museum, 179; Wellens-De Donder, L. Philippe Vandermaelen 1795-1869, 4-5. Location: London Auction Dates: Session 1: Thu, 13 Nov 08 12:30 pm - Catalogue Note: published in the first atlas to cover the land-masses of the entire world on a uniform scale, these sheets offered the largest picture of the earth's surface available in the nineteenth century. This was also the first atlas produced throughout by lithography and acutally designed as gores for an immense globe. In 1827, while large scale maps might have existed for Europe, this could not be said of other continents. This collection of maps of Arabia includes the first map to show riyadh. Areas that were blank were filled with statistical information such as topography, history, mineralogy, geology and the routes of navigators and explorers Relief shown by hachures Plates are from the "Atlas universel de géographie physique, politique, statistique et mineralogique" Arabia, a collection of 8 lithographed maps covering the Arabian Peninsula. Each approximatelyy 455 x 495 mm., contemporary hand colour, good wine marging 7,0009,000 GBP Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 8,750 GBP Sotheby's -Natural History, Travel, Atlases & Maps Sale: L08407 Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.01253.005 Print Map No. 91 Item-ID: i23129700 BIB-ID: 1172850 Show less
Phillips, 749; Koeman Vdm 1; National Maritime Museum, 179; Wellens-De Donder, L. Philippe Vandermaelen 1795-1869, 4-5. Location: London Auction... Show morePhillips, 749; Koeman Vdm 1; National Maritime Museum, 179; Wellens-De Donder, L. Philippe Vandermaelen 1795-1869, 4-5. Location: London Auction Dates: Session 1: Thu, 13 Nov 08 12:30 pm - Catalogue Note: published in the first atlas to cover the land-masses of the entire world on a uniform scale, these sheets offered the largest picture of the earth's surface available in the nineteenth century. This was also the first atlas produced throughout by lithography and acutally designed as gores for an immense globe. In 1827, while large scale maps might have existed for Europe, this could not be said of other continents. This collection of maps of Arabia includes the first map to show riyadh. Areas that were blank were filled with statistical information such as topography, history, mineralogy, geology and the routes of navigators and explorers Relief shown by hachures Plates are from the "Atlas universel de géographie physique, politique, statistique et mineralogique" Arabia, a collection of 8 lithographed maps covering the Arabian Peninsula. Each approximatelyy 455 x 495 mm., contemporary hand colour, good wine marging 7,0009,000 GBP Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 8,750 GBP Sotheby's -Natural History, Travel, Atlases & Maps Sale: L08407 Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.01253.006 Print Map No. 92 Item-ID: i23129815 BIB-ID: 1172850 Show less
Phillips, 749; Koeman Vdm 1; National Maritime Museum, 179; Wellens-De Donder, L. Philippe Vandermaelen 1795-1869, 4-5. Location: London Auction... Show morePhillips, 749; Koeman Vdm 1; National Maritime Museum, 179; Wellens-De Donder, L. Philippe Vandermaelen 1795-1869, 4-5. Location: London Auction Dates: Session 1: Thu, 13 Nov 08 12:30 pm - Catalogue Note: published in the first atlas to cover the land-masses of the entire world on a uniform scale, these sheets offered the largest picture of the earth's surface available in the nineteenth century. This was also the first atlas produced throughout by lithography and acutally designed as gores for an immense globe. In 1827, while large scale maps might have existed for Europe, this could not be said of other continents. This collection of maps of Arabia includes the first map to show riyadh. Areas that were blank were filled with statistical information such as topography, history, mineralogy, geology and the routes of navigators and explorers Relief shown by hachures Plates are from the "Atlas universel de géographie physique, politique, statistique et mineralogique" Arabia, a collection of 8 lithographed maps covering the Arabian Peninsula. Each approximatelyy 455 x 495 mm., contemporary hand colour, good wine marging 7,0009,000 GBP Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 8,750 GBP Sotheby's -Natural History, Travel, Atlases & Maps Sale: L08407 Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.01253.007 Print Map No. 100 Item-ID: i23129839 BIB-ID: 1172850 Show less
Phillips, 749; Koeman Vdm 1; National Maritime Museum, 179; Wellens-De Donder, L. Philippe Vandermaelen 1795-1869, 4-5. Location: London Auction... Show morePhillips, 749; Koeman Vdm 1; National Maritime Museum, 179; Wellens-De Donder, L. Philippe Vandermaelen 1795-1869, 4-5. Location: London Auction Dates: Session 1: Thu, 13 Nov 08 12:30 pm - Catalogue Note: published in the first atlas to cover the land-masses of the entire world on a uniform scale, these sheets offered the largest picture of the earth's surface available in the nineteenth century. This was also the first atlas produced throughout by lithography and acutally designed as gores for an immense globe. In 1827, while large scale maps might have existed for Europe, this could not be said of other continents. This collection of maps of Arabia includes the first map to show riyadh. Areas that were blank were filled with statistical information such as topography, history, mineralogy, geology and the routes of navigators and explorers Relief shown by hachures Plates are from the "Atlas universel de géographie physique, politique, statistique et mineralogique" Arabia, a collection of 8 lithographed maps covering the Arabian Peninsula. Each approximatelyy 455 x 495 mm., contemporary hand colour, good wine marging 7,0009,000 GBP Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 8,750 GBP Sotheby's -Natural History, Travel, Atlases & Maps Sale: L08407 Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.01253.008 Print Map No. 101 Item-ID: i23129840 BIB-ID: 1172850 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
scales: Miles, 50. + Miles, 300. Size: 13.90 x 16 cm. 28.50 x 22.10 cm. Not coloured. English. Note: Selected from: Arabian Oil Venture (2173). ... Show morescales: Miles, 50. + Miles, 300. Size: 13.90 x 16 cm. 28.50 x 22.10 cm. Not coloured. English. Note: Selected from: Arabian Oil Venture (2173). sheet Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.00766.002 Print Map Sheet 2 Item-ID: i23186045 BIB-ID: 1172561 Show less
by J. Cary Relief shown pictorially and by hachures Published by J. Cary, Engraver & Map seller No. 181, Strand. November 28, 1804. [ben. marg.... Show moreby J. Cary Relief shown pictorially and by hachures Published by J. Cary, Engraver & Map seller No. 181, Strand. November 28, 1804. [ben. marg. cent.] Covers: 28°-62°E. 8°-33°N. Many towns are marked in the Red Sea but only few in the Persian Gulf. Catura (Qatar ?) is shown. Scale: Great Arabian Miles 50 to a Degree, 150. Persian Parsauges 37, to a Degree, 120. British statute miles 69,1/2 to a Degree, 240. Common French Leagues 25 to a Degree, 100. [cart. low r. h.] Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.01086 Print Map Item-ID: i24385724 BIB-ID: 1172701 Show less
published under the Superintendence of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. Arabia with Egypt, Nubia and Abyssinia published under the... Show morepublished under the Superintendence of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. Arabia with Egypt, Nubia and Abyssinia published under the Superintendence of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge [up. r. h.]. The Arabia has been divided into clear regions of Oman, El Hassa, El Jebel, El Hejaz, El Yemen, El Nejd Arabia, El Hadramaut. Bahr el Abiad explored by M. dArnaud to ... in 1842 [low marg. l. h.]. Scale: English Miles 68.8= One degree of Latitude, 500. French Leagues 25= One Degree, 200 [Given outside marg. left.] Size: 43 x 30 cm. Published in 1843. Coloured. English. (Qatar name in map = katar ). Below neatline: "88" Includes geographic notes on selected locations. Shows physical features, boundaries, principal cities and towns, roads, and caravan trails. Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.01064 Print Map Item-ID: i11403020 BIB-ID: 1172645 Show less
Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.00028 Print Map Item-ID: i11401369 BIB-ID: 1172479 Show moreMain Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.00028 Print Map Item-ID: i11401369 BIB-ID: 1172479 Show less
Relief indicated by hachures. Greenwich or Washington meridian. Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.01062 Print Map Item-ID: i24385529 BIB-ID: 2592457 Show moreRelief indicated by hachures. Greenwich or Washington meridian. Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.01062 Print Map Item-ID: i24385529 BIB-ID: 2592457 Show less
