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Geographical, and Historical Map of Africa. Africa: Drawn the best Authorities, for the Illustration of Lavoisne's Genealogical, Historical, Chronological, & Geographical Atlas, by J. Aspin. Improved to 1821.

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Title
Geographical, and Historical Map of Africa. Africa: Drawn the best Authorities, for the Illustration of Lavoisne's Genealogical, Historical, Chronological, & Geographical Atlas, by J. Aspin. Improved to 1821.
Creator
Aspin, Jehoshaphat, active 18th century-19th century  
Date
1821  
Dimensions
41.5 x 51 cm
Place of Publication
Philadelphia (Pa.)
Cartographic Scale
1:2,900,000
Notes
  • Map is surrounded by text on the history and geography of Africa.
  • Actual map dimensions: 38.5 x 27 cm.
Coverage-Spatial
Africa  
Genre
Maps  
Language
English
Source
Lavoisne's Genealogical, Historical, Chronological, and Geographical Atlas. 3rd Edition, Philadelphia: M. Carey & Son, 1821.  
Physical Location
Professor Thomas Bassett Personal Collection
Bibliography
Rumsey Collection No. 1642066
Map ID
afm0003036
JPEG2000 URL
http://africanmapimages.grainger.illinois.edu/afm0003036.jp2
Rights
No Copyright - United States
Rights Description
This item is in the public domain.
Collection Title
Maps of Africa to 1900
Repository
Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Type
Cartographic material  
Collection
Maps of Africa to 1900
TitleGeographical, and Historical Map of Africa. Africa: Drawn the best Authorities, for the Illustration of Lavoisne's Genealogical, Historical, Chronological, & Geographical Atlas, by J. Aspin. Improved to 1821.
CreatorAspin, Jehoshaphat, active 18th century-19th century  
Date1821  
Dimensions41.5 x 51 cm
Place of PublicationPhiladelphia (Pa.)
Cartographic Scale1:2,900,000
Notes
  • Map is surrounded by text on the history and geography of Africa.
  • Actual map dimensions: 38.5 x 27 cm.
Coverage-SpatialAfrica  
GenreMaps  
LanguageEnglish
SourceLavoisne's Genealogical, Historical, Chronological, and Geographical Atlas. 3rd Edition, Philadelphia: M. Carey & Son, 1821.  
Physical LocationProfessor Thomas Bassett Personal Collection
BibliographyRumsey Collection No. 1642066
Map IDafm0003036
JPEG2000 URLhttp://africanmapimages.grainger.illinois.edu/afm0003036.jp2
RightsNo Copyright - United States
Rights DescriptionThis item is in the public domain.
Collection TitleMaps of Africa to 1900
RepositoryRare Book & Manuscript Library
TypeCartographic material  
CollectionMaps of Africa to 1900

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