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Daily: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.
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1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
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Kashnor notes, "A rare map. Dedicated to John Manners, Marquis of Granby, with emblematic engravings, trophies, etc. A very fine topographical map, indicating the parishes in St. John's, hills, rivers, soundings, sandbanks, &c." Kershaw identifies as the second state, supplies appeared in information. Elaborate dedication cartouche.. "To the Most Noble John Manners Marquis of Granby, Field Marshall & Commander in Chief of all His Majesty's Forces Master General of Ordnance, Colonel of His Majesty's Royal Regimt. of Horse Guards Blue, Honourable Privy Council: This Map with all Submission is most humbly inscribed by Your Lordship's most dutiful most obedient and devoted Servant John Montresor, Engineer." "J. Caldnall Sculp." Prime meridian: Ferro9. Relief: pictorial. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Plane. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Cartouche. References: Kershaw 793. Verso Text: MS notes: 610 10.
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"To the Most Noble the Marquis of Ely and the Most Noble the Marquis of Drogheda His Majestys Most Masters General of Ireland this Map is Most Respectfully Dedicated." Prime meridian: GM. Relief: no. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Cylindrical. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Verso Text: MS note: 41b.
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Dedication at top of page: "To the most high puissant & noble prince William Fitzgerald Duke of Leinster Marquis & Earl of Kildare Earl & Baron of Ophaly in the kingdom of Ireland Viscount Leinster of Taplow in the kingdom of Great Britain premier Duke Marquis Earl & Baron of the kingdom of Ireland governor of the county of Kildare this map is most gratefully inscribed by his Grace's most obedient servant Charles O'Conor Esqre." Vignette: Fitzgerald coat of arms. Prime meridian: London. Relief: no. Projection: Pseudocylindrical. Printing Process: Copper engraving.
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Kirkpatrick Catalogue entry: "2500 Wilson, C. W. Ordnance survey of Jerusalem ... under the direction of Colonel Sir Henry James ... 1864-5. Southampton, Ordnance Survey Office, 1876. 1 sheet. [see cabinet]."City divided into Jewish, Armenian, Christian, and "Mahometan" quarters. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: contour lines. Graphic Scale: Miles, kilometers, wersts, toises. Projection: Plane. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Verso Text: MS notes: Burton ((map cabinet) Wilson 2500.
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A version of Kitchin's map. Note South Carolina is split in two sections. Cartouche: framed with coat of arms. Sub map: Map of Hudsons Bay &c. MS note: 140842. "(wherein the Errors of all proceeding British, French, and Dutch Maps, respecting the rights of Great Britain, France & Spain, & the Limits of each of His Majesty's Provinices, are Corrected) Humbly Inscribed to the Honourable Charles Townshend, one of the Right Honourable Lords Commissioners for Executing the Office of Lord High Admiral of Great Britain &c. By his Most Obliged, most Obedient and Very Humble Servant Huske." "Tho: Kitchin Sculpt." Prime meridian: London. Relief: pictorial. Graphic Scale: Miles, leagues. Projection: Pseudocylindrical. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Cartouche Sub-maps.
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Kashnor notes, "An interesting map, locating the remains of the old town and ruins of the old fort and lighthouse." Kershaw gives appeared in information. View of town and fort ruins, houses and trees.. "To Rupert George, Esq. Commander of His Majesty's Ship Hussar, and Senior Officer on the Nolva Scotia Station; This Chart is most respectfully dedicated, by his very humble Servant, Thos. Backhouse." Relief: no. Graphic Scale: Fathoms. Projection: Plane. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Vignettes. References: Kershaw 940; LC Phillips 1251. Verso Text: MS note: 607 15.
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