ECL-Se.2:01/2A-2014
Parts
Object number
ECL-Se.2:01/2A-2014
Object type
Identification
Title
A correct chart of the terraqueous globe according to Mercator's, or more properly Wright's projection; On which are describ'd lines, shewing the variation of the magnetic needle, according to observations made about the year 1744
Comments
Illustrates notion that longitude can be determined if compass variation could be plotted.
Mercator's projection between 60 degrees N. & S., with isogonic lines. World chart showing isogonal lines of magnetic variation. Inset: Semi-circular polar projection.
This is a revised edition of Halley's important map done by James Dodson, FRS (d. 1757) teacher of mathematics, and William Montaine (nd)
Mercator's projection between 60 degrees N. & S., with isogonic lines. World chart showing isogonal lines of magnetic variation. Inset: Semi-circular polar projection.
This is a revised edition of Halley's important map done by James Dodson, FRS (d. 1757) teacher of mathematics, and William Montaine (nd)
Description
Content (place)
bad attribute around World
Dimensions
height (actual size): 520mm
width (actual size): 1430mm
width (actual size): 1430mm
Dimension note
Three sheets joined
Inscription
World written in ink on the back of the map
1 Globe written in red pencil on the back of the map
1 Globe written in red pencil on the back of the map
Materials & techniques note
Line engraving.
Production
Person
Halley, Edmond, 1656 - 1742 (Mapmaker)
Dodson, James, ? - d. 1757 (Mapmaker)
Montaine, William (Mapmaker)
Mount, William, fl. 1722 - 1769 (Publisher)
Page, Thomas, fl. 1720 - 1762 (Publisher)
Dodson, James, ? - d. 1757 (Mapmaker)
Montaine, William (Mapmaker)
Mount, William, fl. 1722 - 1769 (Publisher)
Page, Thomas, fl. 1720 - 1762 (Publisher)
Place
London
Date
1744
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Cumming, W.P. (Exploration) (pp.22-3)