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Printed Map (Engraving, Coloured) Entitled 'Meteorological Map of the World showing the Distribution of the Temperature of the Air', by August Petermann, Engraved by John Dower, London, Mid 19th Century

Inventory Number 13486


Item type
Object
Provenance
Purchased from Sanders of Oxford in 2012.
Primary inscriptions
Entitled: 'Meteorological Map of the World showing the Distribution of the Temperature of the Air. Constructed by A. Petermann, F.R.G.S.'. Above image: 'No.7'. Below: 'Engraved by I. Dower, Pentonville.' and 'London. Published by Orr and Compy. Amen Corner, Paternoster Row.'.
Physical material
Paper
Object type
Print
Dimensions
Height: 245mm Width: 312mm
Inventory No
13486
Accession Number
2012-12/3

Description

Coloured meteorological map of the world, with longitude lines (0 at Greenwich).