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Beirút, the antient Berytus / surveyed by Commander A.L. Mansell, R.N., assisted by F.B. Christian, 2nd Master & F. Gray, Master's Assistant. H.M.S. Tartarus
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Plan of creeks of River Congo / by Commander M.B. Medlycott & Lieut. Thos. H. Flood of H.M.S. "Spiteful" with corrections in banks of main stream by Staff Comdr. H.H. Hannay of H.M.S. "Active."
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Kirkpatrick Catalogue entry: "2446 Medlycott, M. B. & T. H. Flood. Plan of creeks of river Congo. [London, c. 1870]. 1 sheet. [see cabinet]."Possible later versions of this map were published under the title "River Congo and adjacent creeks." Unable to confirm visually whether they are related, but they are also by Commander Medlycott. MS notes: Burton (map cabinet) Medlycott 2446. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: shaded. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Plane. Printing Process: Lithography.
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Beïrout Bay / surveyed by C.H. Dillon of HMS Vernon
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Kirkpatrick Catalogue entry: "2486 Dillon, C. H. Beïrout bay, surveyed ... 1842. London, Admiralty, Hydrographic Office, 1844. 1 sheet. At head of title: Syria. [see cabinet]."At head of title: "Syria." Dillon's full name taken from the Royal Navy List of 1855, page 149. Note indicating the place where St. George is said to have slain the dragon. For an 1859 edition of the map see RB 623669. Stamp: Kensington Public Libraries. MS notes: Msps - Asia- Dillon. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Cylindrical. Printing Process: Lithography.
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Surveys of ancient Babylon and the surrounding ruins with part of the Rivers Tigris and Euphrates the Hindiyeh Canal the Sea of Nejf & the Shat Atshar : made by order of the Government of India in 1860 to 1865 / by Commander W. Beaumont Selby, and Lieutenant W. Collingwood and Lieutenant J. B. Bewsher, officers of Her Majesty's Indian Navy on Surveying Service the Nahrwan, Yusufiyeh, etc. added from surveys by Captain J. Felix Jones, I.N. compiled by order of H.M. Secretary of State for India in Council, by Trelawney Saunders, F.R.G.S. Geographical Assistant, India Office
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Kirkpatrick Catalogue entry: "2496 Saunders, T., compiler. Surveys of ancient Babylon and the surrounding ruins ... made by order of the Government of India in 1860 to 1865 ... [by W. B. Selby, W. Collingwood, and J.B. Bewsher]. London, W. H. Allen, Edward Stanford, Trübner, 1885. 6 sheets. [see cabinet]."Large colorful map with sixteen black and white views of various cities, towns, forts, and ruins. Printed notes throughout map indicate geological and geographical features, points of archaeological and historical interest, and agricultural information. MS notes: Burton (map cabinet) Saunders Vignettes: Ruins. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles, yards, stadia. Projection: Cylindrical. Printing Process: Lithography. Other Features: Vignettes.
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West coast of Africa sheet xx : Fernando Po to Cape Lopez / surveyed by Captn. W.F.W. Owen R.N. 1826 and Captain A.T.E. Vidal and Lieutenant Bedford 1836-1838
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Kirkpatrick Catalogue entry: "2449 [Owen, W.F.W.] West coast of Africa ... Fernando Po to Cape Lopez, surveyed by Captain W.F.W. Owen, R.N., 1826, and Captain A. T. E. Vidal and Lieutenant Bedford 1836-1838. London, Admiralty, Hydrographic Office, 1841. 1 sheet. [see cabinet]." Map covers the coast of modern Equatorial Guinea, as well as portions of Cameroon and Gabon. Probably acquired while Burton was British consul at Fernando Po, from 1861 to 1864. MS notes: Burton (map cabinet0 Owen West coast 2449. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: hachures. Projection: Cylindrical. Printing Process: Lithography.
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Island and ports of Mombaza / surveyed by Lieutts. W. Mudge, T. Boteler, & R. Owen, assisted by Lieutt. Nash and Mssrs. Barrette and Tudor, Mids. under the direction of Captn. W.F.W. Owen, of H.M.S. Leven. 1824
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Kirkpatrick Catalogue entry: "2448 d [Owen, W.F.W.] Island and ports of Mombaza surveyed by Lieutts. W. Mudge, T. Boteler, & R. Owen ... under the direction of Captn. W.F.W. Owen, of H.M.S. Leven. London, Admiralty, Hydrographical Office, 1827. 1 sheet [see cabinet]." MS notes: Burton (Mb cabinet) Owen Island 2448. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Plane. Printing Process: Lithography. Verso Text: Sticker: 66. Mombaza Island and Ports. MS notes: East Africa. Zanzibar Island..
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Map of the Holy Land / constructed by C.W.M. Van de Velde, late Lieut. Dutch R.N. Officr. Oaken Crown, Chevr. Legion of Honour, &c. from his own surveys in 1851, 52 & 62, from those made in 1841 by Majors Robe, Rochfort, Scott & Lieut. Symonds, R.F. from the triangulations made in 1860-62 under direction of Commndr. A.L. Mansell, R.N. and from the researches of Robinson, Wetzstein and other travellers
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Kirkpatrick Catalogue entry: "2498 Velde, C. W. M. van de. Map of the Holy Land; second edition. Gotha, Justus Perthes, 1865. 1 sheet. [see p.]."Plan of Jerusalem submap dated 1864. Submap of the environs of Jerusalem based on surveys from 1838 to 1862. Two sellers advertisements on verso for Edward Stanford. Label on front of storage box also from Edward Stanford. Submaps: Plan of Jerusalem; The Envcirons of Jerusalem. Numerous Sections.. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Cylindrical. Printing Process: Lithography.
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