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RefNoMS/626/1
LevelItem
Title1. Map of the Canary Islands and 2. Meridional section through the Peak of Teneriffe
Date1834-1838
DescriptionMap drawn from the Admiralty Chart of 1834 and 1838 by Captain Vidal and Lieutenant Arlett R.N. with some additions.

Note for the Engraver: For precise particulars of this map, copy the Admiralty map sent herewith. Dont put in more names than are here given, and don't put in the soundings; but insert the dotted line showing 100 fathoms

To form Plate 1 for Royal Society Phil. Trans.

Note at top: ' Phil Trans 1858 plates 30-34


Second engraving pasted underneath, entitled;

' Meridional section through the Peak of Teneriffe, and its summer atmosphere '

Extent2 items pasted onto one sheet
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionMap is paper, size 22.5 x 15.5 cm; Meridional section on paper, sixe 23.5 x 9.5 cm
AccessStatusOpen
RelatedMaterial'Philosophical Transactions' 1858 Volume 148 Plate XXX
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