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Country code |
GB |
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Repository code |
234 |
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Repository |
National Records of Scotland |
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Reference |
RHP22360 |
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Title |
Map of Africa |
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Dates |
c 1728 |
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Access status |
Open |
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Access conditions |
This record has been digitally imaged and will not be produced for readers. The digital images may be seen in the NRS Search Rooms on the 'Virtual Volumes' system or on the ScotlandsPeople website http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk. |
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Location |
On site (Sighthill) |
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Description |
'Africa corrected from the observations of the Royal Society of London and Paris by John Senex FRS.' Cartographer and Engraver: John Senex; Printed for T. Bowles, John Bowles & Son, and Robert Sayer, London.
Various scales. Hand coloured. Engraving.
Map of Africa coloured to show borders of various African kingdoms with descriptions of native peoples. Vignette of natives, animals, etc; ornamental dedication to Sir Isaac Newton. |
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Level |
File |
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Copies |
DIMCAT Image No. 313 |
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Related material |
GD136 |
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Archival history |
Papers of the Sinclair Family of Freswick, Caithness (GD136) |
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