Description: Here is a set of meteorological maps titled, "Chart Illustrating the Weather" for the years 1844 & 1845. They start with Oct. 4th, 3 PM, 1844, go to Nov. 13th 3 PM, 1884, then Jan. 25th 3 PM 1845 to Aug. 10th 3 PM, 1845. 15 maps are from 1844 and 6 from 1845. There are a total of 21 intact maps, measuring 13.5 X 10.5 inches, plus what appear to have been at least 3 that were mostly torn out (probably more were torn out, I can't exactly tell). They picture the eastern United States and its major cities and forts at the time. Each carries the following description: "The direction and length of the Arrows show the direction and force of the Wind the Points of the arrows are near the places of observation. The numbers in Red show the quantity of Water fallen, whether of Rain or Snow in the 1/100th of an inch. S means Snow, R means Rain, the size of the letter in proportion to the quantity when known.The long Black lines represent the Various maxima of pressure of the Atmosphere as indicated by the Barometer and the long Red lines the various minima of pressure. The figures attached to these lines show the amount of change in the Barometer since the preceding fluctuation, at the place where the figures stand.The numbers which stand by themselves in black ink with the sign + or - after them represent the various fluctuations at its highest and lowest temperatures. When Max is subjoined it means the Highest temperature and when Min is subjoined, the Lowest. They are all bound in a full leather hardcover book, measuring 5.5 X 9 X 1 in. The spine is titled: "SENATE DOCUMENTS, 1st Sess. 31st Congress -- Vol. 12 1849 - 1850." (I don't know why there's a discrepancy in the years). There's no other information regarding the cartographer or publishing company that I can find, either on the maps or on the Internet. The complete maps have an assortment of tears, wrinkles, extra creases, but they're unmarked and surprisingly (mostly, except where there's a large tear) legible for their age. The leather exterior is intact, shows scratches, rubs and small stains. Very uncommon, early collection of weather maps, amazingly coordinated (probably via telegraph communications) for the time. FREE Shipping in the USA. Thank you for looking! Loc: glass shelves.
Price: 2500 USD
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
End Time: 2023-12-11T17:36:35.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Type: Meteorological
Date Range: 1844 - 1845
Country/Region: United States of America
