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Kirkpatrick Catalogue entry: "2475 Niemeyer, C. J. de Nova carta chorographica do Imperio do Brazil ...1856. [Rio de Janeiro], Gravada na Litha. do Archo. Militar por Alvaro e Pereira, 1867. 1 sheet. [see p.]."MS label on verso reads "Coronel Niemeyer's Map of Brazil." Probably obtained while Burton was in South America between 1865 and 1868. Prime meridian: Rio de Janeiro. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Leagues, kilometers. Projection: Cylindrical. Printing Process: Lithography. Verso Text: Label: Coronel Niemeyer's Map of Brazil. Stamp: Kensington Public Libraries.
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Kirkpatrick Catalogue entry: "2433 l Algeria. Carte des chemins de fer de l'Algérie et de la Tunisie [and of southern Europe, Paris, 1868?]. 1 sheet. [see p.]." Two maps adjoined and backed on one sheet. The title only applies to the bottom half. The top half is unidentified, but is in English, rather than French. Lower left corner of Algerian map contains MS note, "Ain Sefra(?)," in another hand, possibly that of Isabel Burton per Kirkpatrick's speculation. Prime meridian: Paris. Relief: no. Graphic Scale: Kilometers. Projection: Polyconic. Printing Process: Lithography. Verso Text: Stamp: Kensington Public Libraries (5) MS notes: P. Maps Africa Algeria 2433 R.B. 11489,Z Sticker: R.B. 11489.Z.
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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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Kirkpatrick Catalogue entry: "2474 d i Mueller, D. P. Mappa chorographico da Provincia de São Paulo ... Paris, Alexis Origazzi, 1837. 1 sheet. (A Moreira de Barros, Taubate, 14 Feb. 1866). [see p.]."Very large map. Numerous MS notes off the coast from Barras de Cananca to Ubatuba, inland on the eastern third of the map, especially in the area just northwest of São Paulo. This seems to be the map he used, or at least annotated, most among the maps of Brazil. Verso notes this map was presented to Burton for his trip around the province by A. Moreira de Barro; inscription begins "Ao Illmo. Sñr. Capitão Richard Burton, H.M. Consul..." and is dated 14 February 14 1866. Prime meridian: Ferro. Relief: hachures. Projection: Polyconic. Printing Process: Lithography. Verso Text: MS notes: American p maps Mueller 2474 R.B. 11485 y. Note on presentation to Burton. Stamps: Kensington Public Libraries. .
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Kirkpatrick Catalogue entry: "2525 d Olsen, O.N. Island, efter Oluf Nicolai Ólsen's og Bjorn Gunnlaugssons Uppdrattr Islands. Copenhagen, Boerentzen, 1849. 1 sheet. [see p.]."Numerous notes and translations in Burton's hand. "First voyage and extension shown in red, second expedition in yellow, last blue." This map more heavily annotated by Burton than RB 623699.Burton was hired by Alfred Lock to travel to Iceland to evaluate sulfur mines which he had purchased from the Danish government; Burton traveled there from June 4th to September 5th 1872, but on his return Lock refused to pay him. This turned into a protracted legal battle, and Burton returned to Iceland in 1875 to gather information in aid of his case. MS notes in Burton's hand. Stamp: Kensington Public Libraries.. Prime meridian: Ferro, Paris. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Cylindrical. Printing Process: Lithography. Verso Text: MS note: The General Map. Sticker: R.B. 11485 L.
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Kirkpatrick Catalogue entry: "2514 Greenwood, C. Map of the County Palatine of Lancaster, from an actual survey, made in the year 1818. London, Greenwood, Pringle, 1834. 1 sheet. [see p.]."Kirkpatrick Catalogue entry: "2515 l Greenwood, Pringle, publisher. [Map of south Lancashire] to the nobility, clergy & gentry of Lancashire this map is respectfully dedicated by the proprietors. [London, 1838?]. 1 sheet. [see p.]."Was cataloged as two separate entries in the catalog of the Burton library, but is in fact two pieces of the same large map of Lancashire. The division seems to have been made prior to Burton acquiring the map, since each section is labeled on the verso.Dedication on lower sheet reads: "To the nobility, clergy & gentry of Lancashire, this map is respectfully dedicated by the Proprietors." View of Liverpool accompanied by printed notes "R. Creighton delt." and "Neele and Son sculpt." Numerous MS notes along the eastern border of the county. Ms notes on verso read: "Coal District of South Lancashire illustrated by James Heywood, F.G.S. 1838" and "North Lancashire James Heywood." Vignette: Liverpool Stamp: Kensington Public Libraries.. Relief: hachures. Projection: Cylindrical. Printing Process: Lithography. Other Features: Vignettes. Verso Text: MS notes: North Lancashire James Heywood.
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