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Findlay, Alexander G.? : Original Map - "The North Pacific Ocean Shewing the Prevalent Surface Currents"

R. H. Laurie, London, England

Original map engraved on beige paper in red, blue, and black ink. No date, circa 1871. 17" x 9 1/2." "R. H. Laurie, 53, Fleet Street, London." printed in the bottom margin. "To face Title." printed in the upper-right corner, meaning the map originally came in an atlas or similar publication. Map is very clean and intact except for some wrinkling mostly limited to the left margin and minuscule splitting and slight chipping at the edges. A Very Good copy. The map shows the principal currents in the North Pacific Ocean. Parts of Asia, North America, Central America, South America, and the Pacific Islands are shown. Includes a neatline with lines of latitude and longitude. Other geographical features are also included such as major cities, gulfs, bays, and rivers. This map was likely published in A Directory for the Navigation of the North Pacific Ocean by Alexander G. Findlay (1812-1875), an English geographer and hydrographer who had a prolific and respected career. His maps and charts were frequently consulted and widely used at the time. "R. H. Laurie" was a publishing firm named after Richard Holmes Laurie (1777-1858), a mezzotint engraver and publisher of maps and charts. Among the draftsmen he employed was Alexander G. Findlay. Following Laurie's passing in 1858, Findlay took over the business and continued to publish under "R. H. Laurie.". Map. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: No Binding

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