Map of the world showing the distribution of the winds

Map of the Wold showing the distribution of the winds and their influence on Navigation, by Petermann

Type of object:

Maps and globes

Time period:

Britain rules the waves + France

Place:

London

Date:

1850

Maker / Author:

Augustus Petermann

Publisher / Printer:

Published by Orr and Comy., Amen Corner, Paternoster Row,

Dimensions:

42.5 x 53.5cm (16.6 x 20.9 inches)

Material:

Printed on thick paper, slightly yellowed, else excellent.

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Geological maps of the world showing the distribution of active volcanoes and the regions visited by earthquakes / constructed by Augustus Petermann ; engraved by I. Dower, Pentonville, London. London : Published by Orr and Comy., Amen Corner, Paternoster Row, [1849]