Map of Asia

infoWyld, James; 1840

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On this mid-19th century map of Asia, national and regional borders are colour-coded, including colonial possessions such at the British Straits Settlements. Coastal cities, islands, shoals and reefs are marked in detail.

Details
Date
1840
Map Maker
Wyld, James
Attributes

Longitude and Latitude

Scale

Insets

Cartouche

Features

River

Regional Border

National Border

Reef

Shoal

Library Catalogue

Creator
Wyld, James, 1812-1887
Published/Created Date
1840
Publication Place
London :
Publisher
Published by Js. Wyld, Geographer to Her Majesty ...,
Description
col. photocopy.
Relief shown by hachures.
Extent
1 map ; 54 x 65 cm.
Extent of Digitization
Complete work digitized.
Scale
Scale [ca. 1:19,008,000].
Coordinates
19008000 and a
Language
English
Call Number
50 1870A
Container / Volume Information
BRBL_00272
Format
cartographic
Genre
Maps
Resource Type
Maps, Atlases & Globes
Subject (Geographic)
Asia--Maps
Access
Public
Rights
The use of this image may be subject to the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) or to site license or other rights management terms and conditions. The person using the image is liable for any infringement
Orbis ID
11065922
Object ID (OID)
15502116

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