Eastern Hemisphere Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia. Bacon 1895

Title: East Hemisphere annual temperature vegetation.

Antique map of the Eastern Hemisphere, surrounded with 4 other maps showcasing the vegetation and annual temperatures of various regions around the world.
The map focuses on a selection of Asia, ranging from Tomsk to Calcutta, and a selection of Europe, Africa and Australia.
It was created by mapmaker George Washington Bacon, and was first published in 1895.
George Washington Bacon (1830-1922) was an American mapmaker, publisher, and lithographer based in London. He founded his own publishing firm, G.W. Bacon & Co., in 1870, and quickly established a reputation for producing high-quality maps and atlases. His work was known for its accuracy, detail, and attractive design..

The map is a valuable historical document that provides a glimpse into the understanding of the Earth's climate and vegetation at the end of the 19th century.
It is also a reminder of the skill and craftsmanship of 19th-century mapmakers.

Sheet app.: 35 x 50 cm. 13.75 x 19.5 inches.
Image app.: 31.5 x 42 cm. 12.5 x 16.5 inches.
Condition: View overall very good, light chipping at edges.

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