The Round Earth on Flat Paper: Map Projections Used By Cartographers / Map Services of the National Geographic Society (William Brosgé Association Copy)

Chamberlin, Wellman; Grosvenor, Gilbert

Edité par National Geographic Society, 1947

A propos de cet article

Very Good+. Printed Wraps. Signed "William P. Brosgé" at top of front cover. Brosgé was a geologist for the U.S. Geological Survey. In 2001 he received the Dibblee Medal for his achievements in geologic mapping in Alaska. This booklet contains: Map Services of the National Geographic Society, Projections Used for National Geographic Society Maps, The Round Earth on Flat Paper - Map Projections Used by Cartographers, Eleven Typical Maps from the National Geographic Magazine, and National Geographic Society Ten-color maps. Profusely illustrated with b/w photographs, maps, drawings, charts, etc. A valuable resource for cartographers and historians. Covers show mild wear and soiling, mild edge wear. Mild bump at right center edge of first few pp.; very mild bump to upper right page corners; otherwise interior is clean, crisp, tight & bright, unmarked. 126 pp. Approx. 7" x 10". A very nice copy. Carefully shipped.

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: The Round Earth on Flat Paper: Map Projections Used By Cartographers / Map Services of the National Geographic Society (William Brosgé Association Copy)
• Éditeur: National Geographic Society
• Date de parution: 1947
• Reliure: Soft cover
• État de l'article: Very Good
• État de la jaquette: No Jacket
• Catalogues du vendeur:
  • geography