Send a link to this page to a friend

Sections marked with a * can't be left blank. Read our privacy statement.

*	your name
*	your e-mail address
*	your friend's name
*	your friend's e-mail address
	your message
		would you like a copy of your e-mail?

Stereographic Projection On The Phase Of The Horizon ...

hover the cursor over image to pan/zoom, or click the image to view a larger version

click here to view a large version in a separate window

An unusual, very outdated, but interesting double hemisphere projection depicting a Stereographic Projection on the Plane of the Horizon and an Orthographic Projection on the Plan of the Meridian. Despite the scientific concept displayed, map detail shows clearly a California Island distinct from North America. The eastern hemisphere identifies "New Holland".

region: World Maps

mapmaker: Harrison & Co.

place and date of publication: London 1784

medium and colour: copperplate, Uncoloured
size in mm: 150 by 200mm (6 by 7.75 inches).

ref: 38147

Price: £ 160

In Your Basket Remove View Basket Buy! Enquire Reserved Sold

return to World Maps

Western Hemisphere by G. Philip price: £ 280	untitled world map on titlepage "Erste Schiffahrt Indie Orientalische" by L. Hulsius price: £ 180	Erdkarte In Mercators Projection by Weimar Geographisches Institut price: £ 300
Migrations Des Peuples by Prof. E. Soulier / G. Andriveau-Goujon price: £ 340	The Mapmakers' World Marjo T. Nurminen price: £ 50

Send a link to this page to a friend

Stereographic Projection On The Phase Of The Horizon ...

You might also like