Western Hemisphere
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Hemispherical map depicting the Western Hemisphere. Includes North America, South America, New Zealand, and some Pacific and Atlantic islands. Part of the Eastern coastline of Asia is shown. Also shows Antarctica labeled as the Supposed Antarctic Continent. Includes Alaska labeled as Russian America. Relief shown by hachures. Features a list of animals types and species quantities, as well as vegetable species quantities. Also features a list of the highest mountains in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America. Outline coloured. At bottom centre: "London, Edward Stanford 6 Charing Cross." Published circa 1848.
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Publisher (pbl): Stanford, Edward
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1 map ; 1 hemisphere 39 cm in diameter on sheet 41.5 x 34.5 cm
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W.D. Jordan Rare Books and Special Collections, Queen's University Library
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R254
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English
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Western Hemisphere
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