1839 Black / Hall Map of the Mountains & Plants of America

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Title:    Physical Geography. Humboldt’s Distribution of Plants in Equinoctial America, According to Elevation Above the Level of the Sea.

Description:    This is a fascinating 1839 map of the distribution of plants according to elevation in the Americas. Includes the heights of various mountains around the world and reference to both terrestrial and subterranean plants. A fascinating and beautiful chart. Drawn and engraved by George Aikman.

Date:    1839

References:    None found.

Cartographer:    Charles and his uncle Adam Black of Edinburgh, Scotland, founded their publishing firm in 1807. They published a series of maps and atlases throughout the 19th century. In addition to an array of atlases, the Black firm is known for their editions of the Encyclopedia Britannica (1817 - 1826) and the first publishing of Sir Walter Scott's novels in 1854. In 1889 the A. & C. Black publishing house moved to London where it remains in operation to this day. Click here for a list of rare maps by Charles & Adam Black.

Size:   Printed area measures 14.5 x 10.5 inches (36.83 x 26.67 centimeters)

Condition:    Fine or perfect condition. Wide margins. Blank on verso.

Code:   AmericaMts2-black-1839 (Necessary for phone inquiries: 646-320-8650)