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A New Map of Switzerland Divided into the Thirteen Cantons with their Allies and their Subjects.
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A New Map of Switzerland Divided into the Thirteen Cantons with their Allies and their Subjects.
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English: An extraordinary 1794 map of the Switzerland. Covers the entire country in extraordinary detail offering both topographical and political information. Color coded according to canton. With its unique blend of dramatic mountains and stunning vistas, Switzerland is considered to be one of the world's most beautiful places. A key and title cartouche appear in the upper left quadrant . Published by Laurie & Whittle for Kitchin's 1794 General Atlas .
Date 1794 (dated)
Dimensions height: 20 in (50.8 cm); width: 26.5 in (67.3 cm)
dimensions QS:P2048,20U218593
dimensions QS:P2049,26.5U218593
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Geographicus link: Switzerland-lauriewhittle-1794
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Kitchin, Thomas, Kitchin's General Atlas, describing the Whole Universe: being a complete collection of the most approved maps extant; corrected with the greatest care, and augmented from the last edition of D'Anville and Robert with many improvements by other eminent geographers, engraved on Sixty-Two plates, comprising Thirty Seven maps., Laurie & Whittle, London, 1797.

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