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Antique Comparative Maps (14)
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Model # COM010
Map of the Principal Rivers Throughout the World. Comparative Lengths of the Principal Rivers throughout the World. No. 53. - Maker: Carey & Lea
Antique hand colored engraved comparative chart from the Carey & Lea Atlas, surrounded by explanatory text with fascinating information on all the principal rivers of the world. Cleaned, flattened, de-acidified, good condition, page measures approx. 16.5 x 20.5 inches, map 9.75 x 13.5 inches.
Price: $225.00 Date: 1823
1823Carey & Lea$225.00

Model # COM003
Table of the Comparative Heights of the Principal Mountains &c. in the World. - Maker: Anthony Finley
Hand Colored Antique Map, from Anthony Finley's "A New General Atlas, Comprising a Complete Set of Maps, representing Grand Divisions of the Globe, Together with the Several Empires, Kingdoms, and States in the World; Compiled from the Best Authorities, and corrected by the Most Recent Discoveries", 1827. Excellent condition, 11.25 x 8.75 inches.
Price: $250.00 Date: 1827
1827Anthony Finley$250.00

Model # COM004
Table of the Comparative Lengths of the Principal Rivers throughout the World. - Maker: Anthony Finley
Hand Colored Antique Map, from Anthony Finley's "A New General Atlas, Comprising a Complete Set of Maps, representing Grand Divisions of the Globe, Together with the Several Empires, Kingdoms, and States in the World; Compiled from the Best Authorities, and corrected by the Most Recent Discoveries", 1827. Excellent condition, 11.25 x 8.75 inches.
Price: $150.00 Date: 1827
1827Anthony Finley$150.00

Model # COM001A
Physical Geography - Maker: Aikman
Humboldt's Distribution of Plants in Equinoctial America, According to Elevation Above the Level of Sea, compares plants and mountains using Humboldt's Life Zones, black & white, 10"h x 14"w, Aikman, very good condition.
Price: $135.00 Date: 1830
1830Aikman$135.00

Model # COM002B
A Map of the Principal Rivers shewing their Courses, Countries, and Comparative Lengths - Maker: SDUK/Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge
Hand colored antique map published by the SDUK/Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. Unusual layout, with the rivers of the world displayed around a centrally placed compass, includes also index of river lengths. Good condition, one spot in lower right corner and general minor soil, 12.25 x 15.5 inches.
Price: $150.00 Date: 1840/1844
1840/1844SDUK/Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge$150.00
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Model # COM011
Table Theodosienne dite Carte de Peutinger. (Carte de grandeur double.) - Maker: Malte-Brun
From the "Precis de la Geographie Universelle ou Description de Toutes les Parties du Monde", by Malte-Brun, 1842. Good condition, approx. 10.5 x 16.25 inches.
Price: $100.00 Date: 1842
1842Malte-Brun$100.00
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Model # COM012
Coupes geologiques. (Carte de grandeur double). - Maker: Malte-Brun
From the "Precis de la Geographie Universelle ou Description de Toutes les Parties du Monde", by Malte-Brun, 1842. Good condition, approx. 12.75 x 17 inches.
Price: $50.00 Date: 1842
1842Malte-Brun$50.00

Model # COM014
A Comparative View of the Principal Waterfalls, Islands, Lakes, Rivers and Mountains of the Eastern Hemisphere. - Maker: Tallis
By Rapkin and Tallis, surrounded by characteristic vignettes and decorated border. Fair to good condition, some very good, some foxing and toning, approx. 10.5 x 13.75 inches.
Price: $150.00 Date: 1851
1851Tallis$150.00

Model # COM015
A Comparative View of the Principal Waterfalls, Islands, Lakes, Rivers and Mountains of the Western Hemisphere. - Maker: Tallis
By Rapkin and Tallis, surrounded by characteristic vignettes and decorated border. Fair to good condition, some very good, some foxing and toning, approx. 10.5 x 13.75 inches.
Price: $150.00 Date: 1851
1851Tallis$150.00

Model # COM017
Physical Geography (of the world) - Maker: Black
Hand colored comparative map showing the sizes of mountains and rivers. The mountains are grouped by country and the rivers by lengths. Very good to excellent condition overall with minor toning of paper mostly in margins, 10 x 14 1/2".
Price: $150.00 Date: 1854
1854Black$150.00

Model # OTH001BW
Comparative Size of Lakes and Islands - Maker: Colton/Johnson and Browning
Fascinating black and white comparative map showing the sizes of Lakes of the Western Hemisphere, Lakes in the Eastern Hemisphere, Islands in the Western Hemisphere, and Islands in the Eastern Hemisphere. By Colton, published by Johnson and Browning, with ornate decorative border. Very good condition, matted, map is approx. 13 x 15.5 inches.
Price: $165.00 Date: 1855
1855Colton/Johnson and Browning$165.00

Model # COM020
Switzerland, Philip with Comparative Map diagram - Maker: Philip
Hand colored map of Switzerland, colored by cantons, with mountains, lakes, cities, towns and railroad lines and stops. Diagram below the map includes comparative heights of principal mountains and passes of the Alps., very good condition overall with some foxing, both the map and diagram together measure 23" x 19".
Price: $250.00 Date: 1859
1859Philip$250.00

Model # COM016
Comparative Size of Lakes and Islands - Maker: Gray
Hand colored comparative map showing the sizes of Lakes of the Western Hemisphere, Lakes in the Eastern Hemisphere, Islands in the Western Hemisphere, and Islands in the Eastern Hemisphere. Very good condition with minor toning, approx. 12 x 15".
Price: $185.00 Date: 1876
1876Gray$185.00

Model # COM019
Rivers - Mountains - Maker: Collins
Black and white comparative map of Rivers and Mountains arranged by hemishere, from Collins Appleton Atlas, drawn by Russell and originally published by Collins, very good condition, minor separation in lower center fold and minor foxing, 9 1/2 x 11 3/4.
Price: $115.00 Date: c. 1840
c. 1840Collins$115.00

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Antique Comparative Maps (10)
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Model # COM009
Map and Description of the Principal Mountains, &c. Throughout the World.*****SOLD***** - Maker: Carey & Lea
Black and white engraved antique comparative chart, with comparative illustration of mountain heights, and complete information on mountain heights in both the Eastern and Western Hemispheres. Very good condition, gently restored, 16.75 x 20.5 inches.*****SOLD*****
Price: Date: 1822
1822Carey & Lea

Model # COM008
Lengths of the Principal Rivers of the World. Heights of the Principal Mountains of the World.*****SOLD***** - Maker: Mitchell/Cowperthwait, Desilver & Butler
Hand colored antique map, from Mitchell's "New Universal Atlas, Containing Maps of the Various Empires, Kingdoms, States and Republics of the World, With a Special Map of Each of the United States, Plans of Cities, etc.", 1854. Excellent condition, 13 x 16 inches.*****SOLD*****
Price: Date: 1850
1850Mitchell/Cowperthwait, Desilver & Butler
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Model # OTH001B
Comparative Size of Lakes and Islands.*****SOLD***** - Maker: Colton
Interesting set of four prints showing comparative sizes of lakes and islands in the Eastern and Western Hemispheres. Very good condition, 11.5x14.5".*****SOLD*****
Price: Date: 1855
1855Colton

Model # COM018
Mountains & Rivers*****SOLD***** - Maker: Colton
Mountains & Rivers Comparative Map, showing principal mountains, rivers and lakes in the world as known in 1856. This comparative map is stunning for its composition, artistic layout and information. 17 1/2 x 24 1/2", Fair condition and priced as is with brown spots (one near center fold and one in our left margin), some soiling and repaired tear in lower center fold margin. Color and strike of image are good and map is whole.*****SOLD*****
Price: Date: 1856
1856Colton

Model # COM006
Mountains & Rivers - Maker: Johnson & Browning
Rich in detail and artistic expression illustrating the world's longest rivers and highest mountains, 16 1/2"h x 24"w, excellent condition with minor darkening along fold.*****SOLD*****
Price: Date: 1861
1861Johnson & Browning

Model # COM007JRa
Johnson's Chart of Comparative Heights of Mountains and Lengths of Rivers of North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Africa*****SOLD***** - Maker: Johnson
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Price: Date: 1870
1870Johnson

Model # COM013
Mountains & Rivers*****SOLD***** - Maker: Gray
Mountains & Rivers Comparative Map, showing principal mountains, rivers and lakes in the world as known in 1874. Statistical details are on the back of map. This highly collectable map is stunning for its composition, artistic layout and information, from Gray's Atlas. 16 1/2 x 25", Very Good to Excellent condition.*****SOLD*****
Price: Date: 1874
1874Gray

Model # WOR053
New Map of the World in Hemispheres. With Comparative Views of the Heights of the Principal Mountains and Lengths of the Principal Rivers of the Globe.*****SOLD***** - Maker: Gray
Hand colored antique map of the world in hemispheres, surrounded by fascinating comparative diagrams of mountain heights and river lengths, and world "time diagram". Excellent condition, some toning at edges, 16.25 x 17.25 inches.*****SOLD*****
Price: Date: 1879
1879Gray

Model # WOR071
Gray's New Map of the World in Hemispheres, with Comparative Views of the Heights of Principal Mountains and Lengths of the Principal Rivers on the Globe*****SOLD***** - Maker: Gray
Map of World with Western and Eastern Hemispheres, divided by countries and regions. This stunning map is packed with information and combines a world map with artistic comparative details of mountains, rivers, and a diagram of time, from Gray's Atlas. 16 1/2 x 26", Very Good to Excellent condition, a few small minor creases.*****SOLD*****
Price: Date: 1884
1884Gray

Model # COM005
Die bekannteren Hohen uber das Meeres Flache in transparenten Profilen. - Maker: Stieler
Hand colored engraved antique comparative chart of mountain heights above sea level from Stieler's Hand-Atlas uber alle theile der Erde nach dem neuesten Zustande und uber das Weltgebaude, circa 1852, Gotha, bei Justus Perthes. Excellent condition, approx. 11.5 x 14.5 inches. ***Sold***
Price: Date: circa 1852
circa 1852Stieler

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