Plan of the Lengths of the Principal Rovers throughout the World. George Philip (1799-1882), ca 1860. From Phillips' New General Atlas. Print area approx. 19.75 x 25.25 in. With plate/page number 74 u.r. Uncolored print with over three dozen rivers, divided by continent, emerging from mountain ranges and emptying into a sea. Additional smaller mountains divide the continents; major mountain ranges dotted with volcanoes. Sixteen sailing vessels of various sizes and configurations in the sea, with a lighthouse guarding the opposite coastline. Upper left are charts of the lengths and proportional lengths. Title cartouche shows the "Father of Water" pouring his water at the top of the mountains, surrounded by plant life. A wonderful geographic comparison. Condition: Currently framed and glazed. Not removed from frame for examination.
Plan of the Lengths of the Principal Rovers throughout the World. George Philip (1799-1882), ca 1860. From Phillips' New General Atlas. Print area approx. 19.75 x 25.25 in. With plate/page number 74 u.r. Uncolored print with over three dozen rivers, divided by continent, emerging from mountain ranges and emptying into a sea. Additional smaller mountains divide the continents; major mountain ranges dotted with volcanoes. Sixteen sailing vessels of various sizes and configurations in the sea, with a lighthouse guarding the opposite coastline. Upper left are charts of the lengths and proportional lengths. Title cartouche shows the "Father of Water" pouring his water at the top of the mountains, surrounded by plant life. A wonderful geographic comparison. Condition: Currently framed and glazed. Not removed from frame for examination.
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