'GENERAL MAP OF FRENCH POSSESSIONS IN THE GULF OF ADEN.' [‎2v] (2/2)

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'GENERAL MAP OF FRENCH POSSESSIONS IN THE GULF OF ADEN.'

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Ref: IOR/L/PS/20/60, f 2

The record is made up of 1 map. It was created in 1895. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .

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The map shows a region of eastern Africa extending inland from the coast of the Gulf of Aden, indicating main routes, uncertain routes and secondary routes. The map also indicates relief with form lines An imprecise contour line plotted by estimation rather than measurement. , hydrology, settlements and tribal regions.

Sheet 'No. 885-I., 95.' appears in the lower margin, and a printing statement reads, 'Intelligence Branch. Topographical. Dy. No. 1,358. Exd. C.J.A., August 1895.'

A hand stamp reads, 'Intelligence Division 15 Jan 1896'.

Extent and format

1 map

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Scale

Scale 1:1,014,000

Scale designator

Horizontal

Orientation

North

Degree coordinates

Top-left: 13° 6' 32.04" N, 39° 48' 2.52" E
Top-right: 13° 6' 32.04" N, 43° 54' 14.76" E
Bottom-left: 9° 6' 2.52" N, 39° 48' 2.52" E
Bottom-right: 9° 6' 2.52" N, 43° 54' 14.76" E

Physical characteristics

Materials: Printed on paper

Dimensions: 455 x 480mm, on sheet 510 x 565mm

Written in

English in Latin script

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Reference: IOR/L/PS/20/60, f 2
Title: 'GENERAL MAP OF FRENCH POSSESSIONS IN THE GULF OF ADEN.'
Pages: 2r:2v
Author: East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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