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The British Empire Throughout the World on Mercators Projection, The British Possessions coloured Red.

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Title:
The British Empire Throughout the World on Mercators Projection, The British Possessions coloured Red.
Alternate Title:
The British Empire [in 420 degrees]
Collection:
Persuasive Maps: PJ Mode Collection
Creator:
Bartholomew, John, 1831-1893
Date:
1888
Posted Date:
2015-08-25
ID Number:
1101.01
Collection Number:
8548
File Name:
PJM_1101_01.jpg
Style/Period:
1870 - 1899
Subject:
Deception/Distortion
Imperialism
Measurement:
15 x 19.5 on sheet 18 x 22 (centimeters, height x width)
Notes:
A map that artificially increases the apparent size of the British Empire by presenting 420 degrees of longitude, so that portions of Australia are shown twice. See Notes for ID # 1103.

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Source:
Bartholomew. 1888. Handy Reference Atlas.
Cite As:
P.J. Mode collection of persuasive cartography, #8548. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library
Archival Collection:
P.J. Mode collection of persuasive cartography
Format:
Image
Rights:
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