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River Volta sketch survey / by W.D.M. Dolben, Lieut. R.N. & T. Stringer, Act. Sec. Master, R.N

Description: Kirkpatrick Catalogue entry: "2438 Dolben, W.D.M and T. Stringer. Africa - West coast: river Volta sketch survey... 1861; the coast line & outer soundings from the Admiralty coast chart. London, Admiralty, 1862. 1 sheet. [see p.]." At head of title: "Africa - West Coast." "The Coast Line & Outer Soundings from the Admiralty Coast Chart."Probably acquired while Burton was British consul at Fernando Po, from 1861 to 1864. Stamp: Kensington Public Libraries. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Cylindrical. Printing Process: Lithography.
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Date: 15 May 1862
Call number: 623612
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Republic of Liberia formerly called the Grain Coast : the coast line and soundings / by Capt. A.T.E. Vidal & Lieut. G.A. Bedford, R.N

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Kirkpatrick Catalogue entry: "2457 [Vidal, A. T. E. and W. Arlett.] and G. A. Bedford. Africa - West coast: Republic of Liberia, formerly called the Grain coast, the coast line & soundings. London, Admiralty, 1862. 1 sheet. [see p.]."At head of title: Africa West Coast. This map shows sections acquired by Liberia between 1836 and 1857. Probably acquired while Burton was British consul at Fernando Po, from 1861 to 1864. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: no. Projection: Cylindrical. Printing Process: Lithography. Verso Text: Stamps: Kensington Public Libraries.

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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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The Canary Islands / surveyed by Captn. A.T.E. Vidal and Lieut. Arlett R.N

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Kirkpatrick Catalogue entry: "2456 [Vidal, A. T. E. and W. Arlett.] The Canary Islands, surveyed ... 1834 & 1838. [London], Admiralty, Hydrographic Office, 1848. 1 sheet. [see cabinet]." Probably acquired while Burton was British consul at Fernando Po, from 1861 to 1864. MS notes: Burton (map cabinet) Vidan vand Arlett Canary 2456. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: hachures. Projection: Cylindrical. Printing Process: Lithography.

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A chart of that part of the coast of Africa comprised between the Isles de Loss and the Bight of Biafra, including the Windward and Gold Coasts and in which the positions of all the principal places have been adjusted from numerous observations, the obsolete names omitted, and the modern names of all the frequented and remarkable places inserted &ca constructed from a great variety of original documents by commanders and officers both in the Royal Navy and Merchant Service

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Kirkpatrick Catalogue entry: "2453 Royal Navy and Merchant Service. A chart ... of the coast of Africa comprised between the Isles de Loss and the Bight of Biafra, including the Windward and Gold Coasts ... London, Richd. H. Laurie, chartseller to the Admiralty, 1859. 1 sheet. [see p.]." MS lat & long. above Cape Three Points view. Twenty-five views of locations along the coast as well as five submaps. Numerous printed notes about currents, winds, landmarks, and explorers. Probably acquired while Burton was British consul at Fernando Po, from 1861 to 1864. Submaps: Entrance to the River of Sierra Leon; Plan of the Cove at Bassa; Entrance of the River Volta; St Thomas Island; Thje Course of the Gato or Reggio Creek with the Entrance of the River Benin by Captn. Arcd. Dalzel. Numerous coastal views. Stamp: Kensington Public Libraries.. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: no. Projection: Cylindrical. Printing Process: Lithography. Other Features: Sub-mapsVignettes.

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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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Kirkpatrick Catalogue entry: "2495 Mansell, A. L. Beirút, the antient Berytus, surveyed ... 1859. London, Admiralty, 1860. 1 sheet. [see cabinet]."At head of title: "Syria." Also shows depths in Saint George Bay and the coast of the Mediterranean adjacent to Beirut. For an 1842 edition of this map, see RB 623660. Vignette: View of Beirut from the Anchorage. MS notes: Burton (map cabinet) Mansell. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Cylindrical. Printing Process: Lithography. Other Features: Vignettes.

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Reconnaissance of the Western Coast of the United States from Monterey to the Columbia River in three sheets Sheet No. 2 / By the Hydrographic party under the command of W. P. McArthur Lieut. U.S. Navy and Asst. U. S. Coast Survey W. A. Bartlett Lieut. U. S. Navy Assistant

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At head of title: U. S. Coast Survey A. D. Bache Superintendent. Vignettes of Trinidad head and Cape Mendocino with sailing instructions. See also 214370 for a later version of this and the other two sheets. Vignettes: Trinidad Head; Cape Mendocino Sticker: Sold by H. Whipple & Son, Salem. MS notes: E.J. Dup. MES. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: shaded. Projection: Cylindrical. Printing Process: Engraving. Verso Text: MS notes: West Coast of United States from Monterey to Columbia River 1850 Sheet 2. "Verified by L.L. Stevens, Lieut. U.S. Engrs. & Bvt. Major. Asst. in charge of Office. Engraved by A. Rolle, E. Dankworth, O. A. Larson, G. McCoy & W. Smith. Drawn by W. B. McMurtrie."

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River Volta sketch survey / by W.D.M. Dolben, Lieut. R.N. & T. Stringer, Act. Sec. Master, R.N

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