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`Geometrical projection of Two Thirds of the Sphere... (Africa Central).' Survey...
Catalogue reference: OS 5/23
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This record is about the `Geometrical projection of Two Thirds of the Sphere... (Africa Central).' Survey... dating from 1860 in the series Ordnance Survey: Maps and Plans. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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OS 5/23
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Date (When the record was created)
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1860
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Description (What the record is about)
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`Geometrical projection of Two Thirds of the Sphere... (Africa Central).' Survey by Col. Sir Henry James, showing America, Europe, Africa and Asia and the Arctic. Inset diagrams show the projection of the central and central meridian sections. Zincographed. About 100 miles to an inch. In twenty sheets.
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Note (Additional information about the record)
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Zincographed
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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Public Record(s)
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Open Document, Open Description
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OS 5
Ordnance Survey: Maps and Plans
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Records of the Ordnance Survey of Great Britain
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Ordnance Survey: Maps and Plans
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