Mountain Heights Comparisons Everest Ararat Mountain Climbing 1846 scarce chart

Comparative Elevations of Noted Heights Above the Level of the Sea.

(Comparative Charts, Famous Mountains, Everest, Ararat, Guy Lussac, Mexico City, Mount Washington, Mont Blac).

Issued 1846, Edinburgh by A.K. Newman of London / Orr & Sons, Glasgow.

Very scarce mid 19th century engraved map with original outline hand color. Piano key border.

Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, left margin slightly scuffed with small spots of loss to neat line, light scattered soiling and staining, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.

Sheet measures c. 16 1/4" H x 12 1/2" W.

Engraved area measures c. 13 3/4" H x 11" W.

[R22392].