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An unusual, very outdated, but interesting double hemisphere projection depicting a Stereographic Projection on the Plane of the Horizon and an Orthographic Projection on the Plan of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
ref:
38147
size in mm: 150 by 200mm (6 by 7.75 inches). Price: £ 160£ 80 |
|
return to World Maps |
You might also like
 Tabula Itineraris Ex Illustri Peuteringorum Bibliotheca ... by J. Jansson / G. Hornius price: £ 2500£ 1250 |
 Perspective Projection Of The Northern / Southern Hemisphere by J. W. Lowry price: £ 420£ 210 |
 Time Chart Of The British Empire by J.Bartholomew price: £ 80£ 40 |
 Mappemonde by L. Vivien / Hachette & Co. / F. Schrader price: £ 260£ 130 |
The Mapmakers' World Marjo T. Nurminen price: £ 50£ 25 |