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The British Empire Throughout the World on Mercators Projection, The British Possessions coloured Red.
- Title:
- The British Empire Throughout the World on Mercators Projection, The British Possessions coloured Red.
- Alternate Title:
- The British Empire [in 420 degrees]
- Collection:
- Persuasive Cartography: The PJ Mode Collection
- Creator:
- Bartholomew, John, 1831-1893
- Date:
- 1888
- Posted Date:
- 2015-08-25
- ID Number:
- 1101.01
- Collection Number:
- 8548
- File Name:
- PJM_1101_01.jpg
- Style/Period:
- 1870 - 1899
- Subject:
- Deception/Distortion
Imperialism
- Measurement:
- 15 x 19.5 on sheet 18 x 22 (centimeters, height x width)
- Notes:
- A map that artificially increases the apparent size of the British Empire by presenting 420 degrees of longitude, so that portions of Australia are shown twice. See Notes for ID # 1103.
For further information on the Collector’s Notes and a Feedback/Contact Link, see https://persuasivemaps.library.cornell.edu/content/about-collection-personal-statement and https://persuasivemaps.library.cornell.edu/content/feedback-and-contact
- Source:
- Bartholomew. 1888. Handy Reference Atlas.
- Cite As:
- P.J. Mode collection of persuasive cartography, #8548. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
- Repository:
- Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library
- Archival Collection:
- P.J. Mode collection of persuasive cartography
- Format:
- Image
- Rights:
- For important information about copyright and use, see http://persuasivemaps.library.cornell.edu/copyright.
