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A New Map of the Island and Kingdom of Corsica.
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A New Map of the Island and Kingdom of Corsica.
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English: An extraordinary 1794 map of the Island and Kingdom of Corsica. Covers the entire island in extraordinary detail offering both topographical and political information. With its unique blend of dramatic mountains and stunning pristine beaches, Corsica is considered to be one of the world's most beautiful places. A note in the lower right hand quadrant discusses the geography and population of the island. Prepared by Thomas Jefferys and published by Laurie & Whittle in Kitchin's 1794 General Atlas .
Date 1794 (dated)
Dimensions height: 25.5 in (64.7 cm); width: 19.5 in (49.5 cm)
dimensions QS:P2048,25.5U218593
dimensions QS:P2049,19.5U218593
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Geographicus link: Corsica-jeffreys-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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