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  1. Title: North America upon the globular projection, drawn from the latest and best authorities

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    Summary: Extent: 1 map Notes: Relief shown pictorially. Map was likely extracted from: Volume II of A new and comprehensive system of philology; or, a treatise of the literary arts and sciences, according to their present state / by Benjamin Martin, published in 1764, originally published in monthly installments as: The general magazine of arts and sciences, philosophical, philological, mathematical and mechanical. Prime meridian: London. Shows colonial boundaries. Scale not given

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  2. Title: An accurate map of the West Indies, containing the Bahama & Caribbe Islands, the Great & Little Antilles with the Leward and Windward Islands & part of the American continent

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    Summary: Extent: 1 map Notes: Relief shown pictorially. From: The General magazine of arts and sciences. 1763. Scale approximately 1:12,750,000

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  3. Title: South America upon the globular projection

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    Summary: Extent: 1 map Notes: Relief shown pictorially. Map detached from: The General magazine of arts and sciences. 1763. Scale approximately 1:60,000,000

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  4. Title: The old limits between the Russian and Turkish Empires

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    Summary: Extent: 1 map Abstract: Map of a portion of eastern Ukraine extending from the River Dnieper to the River Don, showing "the old Limits be-tween the Russian and Turkish Em-pires," cities and towns, forts, and notes about the populace, features, etc. Notes: Relief shown pictorially. Title devised by cataloger. Likely detached from: Gentleman's magazine, and historical chronicle. Volume IX : for the year M.DCC.XXXIX. London : Printed by Edw. Cave, jun., 1739. Map was originally published in the March 1739 issue. Scale approximately 1:1,950,000

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  5. Title: A map of the Old World, as it appeared before God destroy'd it with the waters of the flood

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    Summary: Extent: 1 map Notes: Depicts Europe, Africa, and Asia as a single landmass surrounded by a "Great Abyss." Includes outlines of present-day Europe, Africa, and Asia. Scale not given

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  6. Title: An accurate map of North America. : Describing and distinguishing the British and Spanish dominions on this great continent ; according to the definitive treaty concluded at paris 10th Feb. 1763 also all the West India Islands belonging to and possessed by the several european princes and states. The whole laid down according to the latest and most authentick improvements

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    Summary: Inset maps: "The passage by land to California ..." -- "A particular map of Baffin and Hudsons Bay."; Shows boundaries, rivers, shoals roads, forests and settlements; articles from the treaty; notes about the region; arrows show prevailing wind direction.; Relief shown pictorially.; Longitude given from both Ferro and London meridians. 59 x 94 Centimeters Scale [1:5,550,000] General Map Collection

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  7. Title: An accurate map of North America describing and distinguishing the British, Spanish and French dominions on this great continent according to the definitive treaty concluded at Paris 10th Feby. 1763; also all the West India Islands belonging to, and possessed by the several European princes and states; The whole laid down according to the latest and most authentick improvements by Eman. Bowen, geogr. to His Majesty and John Gibson, engraver.

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    Summary: Relief shown pictorially. Ferro and London prime meridians. London, printed for Robt. Sayer opposite Fetter Lane, Fleet Street. Includes notes and text of Articles 4-7, 9, 17-18 and 20 of the treaty. Insets: A particular map of Baffin and Hudson's Bay -- The passage by land to California ... 1 map on 4 sheets; 98 x 114 cm, sheets 55 x 72 cm

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  8. Title: A new & accurate map of the North Pole : with all the countries hitherto discovered situated near or adjacent to it as well as some others more remote. Drawn from the latest and best authorities and regulated by astronoml. observatns.

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    Summary: Map of the North Pole and surrounding countries, with relief shown pictorially. Prime meridian: London. Plate 70 from: A complete atlas, or, Distinct view of the known world / by Emanuel Bowen. London : Printed for William Innys and Joseph Richardson [and others], 1752. Scale not given. General Map Collection

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  9. Title: A new and accurate map of the Empire of the Great Mogul, together with India on both sides the Ganges and the adjacent countries

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    Summary: Map of India and Indochina with relief shown pictorially. Prime meridian: London. Plate 43 from: A complete atlas, or, Distinct view of the known world / by Emanuel Bowen. London : Printed for William Innys and Joseph Richardson [and others], 1752. 35 x 41 centimeters Scale 1:10,000,000 Ames Library of South Asia Maps

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  10. Title: Particular draughts and plans of some of the principal towns and harbours : belonging to the English, French, and Spaniards, in America and West Indies

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    Summary: Scales differ; 13 color maps on sheet 44 x 56 cm Harbors--America--Maps--Early works to 1800

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  11. Title: A new & accurate map of Asia : drawn from actual surveys, and otherwise collected from journals ; assisted by the most approved modern maps & charts. the whole being regulated by astron. observations

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    Summary: Cartographic Details: Scale [1:26,000,000]. Numbered"N°52." Decorative title cartouche with palm tree. Shows boundaries, rivers, islands and principal settlements. Relief shown pictorially. London meridian. 35 x 43 centimeters Scale [1:26,000,000] Ames Library of South Asia Maps

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  12. Title: An accurate map of the North Riding of Yorkshire, divided into its wapontakes : Drawn from surveys, with various additional improvements. Illustrated with historical extracts relating to its natural produce, mines, minerals, manufactures, trade & present state of the City of York and its principal towns.

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    Summary: Inset picture: "A view of the City of York."; Shows boundaries, rivers, roads, woods, parks and settlements.; Decorative title cartouche.; Dedicated to the Lord Lieutenant.; Relief shown pictorially.; London meridian, with graticule. 54 x 70 centimeters Scale [1:270,000] General Map Collection

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  13. Title: A Map of Old Greenland or Øster Bygd & Wester Bygd : agreeable to Egede's late description of Greenland. ; A Map of the Islands of Ferro or Farro according to Jacobson Debes. ; An improved map of Iceland.

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    Summary: Cartographic Details: Scales differ. Inset diagram: "A draught of the whirlpool on the south east of Sumbo Rocks w. the soundings." Numbered "N⁰76." Relief shown pictorially. Map of Greenland has Teneriffe meridian. 3 maps on 1 sheet : diag. ; sheet 33 x 23 centimeters Scales differ. General Map Collection

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  14. Title: A new & accurate map of Persia, with the adjacent countries drawn from the most approved modern maps &c, the whole being regulated by astronl. Observations

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    Summary: Relief shown pictorially. Has ornamental cartouche. From: Bowen's A complete system of geography. London : Printed for W. Innys, R. Ware [etc.], 1747. Scale approximately 1:7,500,000 General Map Collection

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  15. Title: A plan of the cities of London and Westminster with the borough of Southwark

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    Summary: In ink under title box: "in the year 1743." Some buildings shown pictorially. "To face page 33"--upper right, within neat line. 21 x 40 centimeters Scale not given. City Maps

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  16. Title: A map of the King of Great Britain's dominions in Europe, Africa, and America

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    Summary: Prime meridian: Ferro. Relief shown by hachures.

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  17. Title: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1785 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Plan de la baye et port de Rio Janeiro, située à la coste du Brésil : par 22 d. 54 m. de latitude méridionale et 45 d. 5 m. à l'occident du méridien de Paris / levée géométriquement par le P. Capassi [sic]. It was published by Chez Dezauche, successeur des Srs. Delisle et Philippe Buache, premiers Géographes du Roi, et chargé de l'Entrepôt Général des Cartes de la Marine, Rue des Noyers in 1785. Scale not given. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the SAD 69 / Brazil Polyconic projected coordinate system. All map collar and inset information is also available as part of the raster image, including any inset maps, profiles, statistical tables, directories, text, illustrations, index maps, legends, or other information associated with the principal map. This map shows features such as drainage, cities and other human settlements, territorial boundaries, shoreline features, and more. Relief shown pictorially, depths shown by soundings. Includes also ports, harbors, labeled landmarks and bodies of water, and marked latitude lines. This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps from the Harvard Map Collection. These maps typically portray both natural and manmade features. The selection represents a range of originators, ground condition dates, scales, and map purposes.

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  18. Title: A map of the German Empire divided into its circles to which is added the Kingdom of Prussia, 1760-1769 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: A map of the German Empire divided into its circles to which is added the Kingdom of Prussia : the whole laid down from the most accurate surveys and chiefly from the map of marschal de Schmettau, lately publish'd at Berlin by the Royal Academy of Sciences. It was published by: printed for T. Bowles in St. Paul's Church Yard and I. Bowles & son at the Black Horse, Cornhill between 1760 and 1769. Scale ca. 1:1,250,000. Map in English. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the Europe Lambert Conformal Conic (EPSG: 102014) coordinate system. All map features and collar and inset information are shown as part of the raster image, including any inset maps, profiles, statistical tables, directories, text, illustrations, index maps, legends, or other information associated with the principal map. This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps from the Harvard Map Collection. These maps typically portray both natural and manmade features. The selection represents a range of geographies, originators, ground condition dates, scales, and map purposes.

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  19. Title: A new map of Denmark and Sweden, ca. 1730 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: A new map of Denmark and Sweden : according to ye newest and most exact observations. It was published by: Printed for H. Moll over against Devereux Court without Temple Bar in the Strand, Iohn Bowles at the Black Horse in Cornhill, Thomas Bowles Print & Mapseller next to the Chapter house in St. Pauls Church yard and by Philip Overton Map & Printseller near S. Dunstans Church Fleetstreet ca. 1730. Scale [ca. 1:2,700,000].. Map in English. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the Europe Lambert Conformal Conic (EPSG: 102014) coordinate system. All map features and collar and inset information are shown as part of the raster image, including any inset maps, profiles, statistical tables, directories, text, illustrations, index maps, legends, or other information associated with the principal map. This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps from the Harvard Map Collection. These maps typically portray both natural and manmade features. The selection represents a range of geographies, originators, ground condition dates, scales, and map purposes.

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  20. Title: Scotland, United Kingdom, 1745 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: A new & accurate map of Scotland, or North Britain : drawn from surveys & most approved maps & charts, exhibiting the King's roads &c. / by Eman. Bowen. It was published by T. Bakewell, Map & Print Seller against Birchin Lane in Cornhill in Feb. 24th, 1745. Scale [ca. 1:1180,000] The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the 'British National Grid' coordinate system. All map collar and inset information is also available as part of the raster image, including any inset maps, profiles, statistical tables, directories, text, illustrations, index maps, legends, or other information associated with the principal map. This map shows features such as drainage, cities and other human settlements, territorial boundaries, shoreline features, and more. Relief shown pictorially. Includes also note on construction of the map and table of distances for the road from Sterling to Inverness. This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps from the Harvard Map Collection. These maps typically portray both natural and manmade features. The selection represents a range of originators, ground condition dates, scales, and map purposes.

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