Rivers of the World Length Comparison chart 1820 Thomson Hewitt Map

Table of the Comparative Lengths of the Principal Rivers in the World.

(Geography, World's Rivers, Amazon, Nile, Mississippi, Danube, Yangtze, Rio Grande, Comparative Charts).

Issued c.1820-4, Edinburgh by John Thomson & Co. Engraved by Hewitt.

Early 19th century engraved chart with original hand color.

Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.

Sheet measures c. 10 1/2" H x 13 1/2" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):

Bailly, Atlas of Geographical Wonders, p. 98.

Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 2.

[R21375].