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Map featuring Lima, Peru. Formatted as a bird's-eye-view. Shows city blocks, streets, bridges, fortification, topography, vegetation and drainage. Relief shown pictorially. Includes two bar scales, as well as an arrow pointing out the water direction in the river. Indexed to indicate place names, with key at upper left and right. With decorative cartouches. Black and white engraving. Map is 38 x 54 cm, on fold-out sheet 42 x 56 cm. Appears in the third volume of Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional., Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional, by Antonio de Ulloa and Jorge Juan; published in Madrid by Antonio Marin, 1748. Title translates (loosely) to: Historical relation of the trip to South America made by order of S. Mag. to measure degrees of the terrestrial meridian, and to come by them in knowledge of the true figure and magnitude of the Earth, with several other astronomical and physical observations. Four volumes, bound in leather. Spines have raised bands and gilt floral ornamentation, as well as leather labels with gilt titles. Each volume has marbled end papers with the same bookplate on verso of front cover. Collation: V. I: [1-24], [1], 2-404 pages, 1-5, VI-XIII leaves of plates; V. II: 4, 405-682 pages, XIV-XXI leaves of plates; V. III: [1-12], [1], 2-379, pages, I-X leaves of plates; V. IV: [1-4], [381], 382-603, i-cxcv pages, XI-XII, [XIII] leaves of plates. Each volume includes a half title page and title page with an engraved illustration. Prologue in first volume; table of contents and errata in first and third volumes; indexes in second and fourth volumes; frontispiece in third volume; text throughout. Together, the four volumes contain 12 maps, as well as numerous profile views, illustrations and portraits. Maps show cities, fortifications, roads, bridges, topography, vegetation, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, islands, shoals, depths, ports and anchorage. Some maps formatted as bird's-eye-views. Black and white engravings. Full scan of the work is available at The Internet Archive (see Pub Reference). For French single-volume atlas of Quito in the Collection, see Pub List No. 14377.000., https://archive.org/details/A313202

Map featuring the South Pacific Ocean. Shows ports, drainage, coastline, islands, shoals, depths and anchorage. Includes explanatory notes, latitudinal and longitudinal lines, as well as a bar scale and compass rose with north oriented toward left side of sheet. Indexed to indicate place names, with key at bottom right. With decorative cartouches. Black and white engraving. Map is 43 x 71 cm, on fold-out sheet 52 x 79 cm. Appears in the fourth volume of Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional., Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional, by Antonio de Ulloa and Jorge Juan; published in Madrid by Antonio Marin, 1748. Title translates (loosely) to: Historical relation of the trip to South America made by order of S. Mag. to measure degrees of the terrestrial meridian, and to come by them in knowledge of the true figure and magnitude of the Earth, with several other astronomical and physical observations. Four volumes, bound in leather. Spines have raised bands and gilt floral ornamentation, as well as leather labels with gilt titles. Each volume has marbled end papers with the same bookplate on verso of front cover. Collation: V. I: [1-24], [1], 2-404 pages, 1-5, VI-XIII leaves of plates; V. II: 4, 405-682 pages, XIV-XXI leaves of plates; V. III: [1-12], [1], 2-379, pages, I-X leaves of plates; V. IV: [1-4], [381], 382-603, i-cxcv pages, XI-XII, [XIII] leaves of plates. Each volume includes a half title page and title page with an engraved illustration. Prologue in first volume; table of contents and errata in first and third volumes; indexes in second and fourth volumes; frontispiece in third volume; text throughout. Together, the four volumes contain 12 maps, as well as numerous profile views, illustrations and portraits. Maps show cities, fortifications, roads, bridges, topography, vegetation, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, islands, shoals, depths, ports and anchorage. Some maps formatted as bird's-eye-views. Black and white engravings. Full scan of the work is available at The Internet Archive (see Pub Reference). For French single-volume atlas of Quito in the Collection, see Pub List No. 14377.000., https://archive.org/details/A313202

Map featuring the meridian measured in the Kingdom of Quito by the Order of the King in 1744. Shows settlements, topography, vegetation, drainage and lines of measurement. Relief shown pictorially. Includes a key and bar scale. With decorative cartouche. Black and white engraving. Map is 23 x 101 cm, on fold-out sheet 27 x 126 cm. Appears in the second volume of Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional., Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional, by Antonio de Ulloa and Jorge Juan; published in Madrid by Antonio Marin, 1748. Title translates (loosely) to: Historical relation of the trip to South America made by order of S. Mag. to measure degrees of the terrestrial meridian, and to come by them in knowledge of the true figure and magnitude of the Earth, with several other astronomical and physical observations. Four volumes, bound in leather. Spines have raised bands and gilt floral ornamentation, as well as leather labels with gilt titles. Each volume has marbled end papers with the same bookplate on verso of front cover. Collation: V. I: [1-24], [1], 2-404 pages, 1-5, VI-XIII leaves of plates; V. II: 4, 405-682 pages, XIV-XXI leaves of plates; V. III: [1-12], [1], 2-379, pages, I-X leaves of plates; V. IV: [1-4], [381], 382-603, i-cxcv pages, XI-XII, [XIII] leaves of plates. Each volume includes a half title page and title page with an engraved illustration. Prologue in first volume; table of contents and errata in first and third volumes; indexes in second and fourth volumes; frontispiece in third volume; text throughout. Together, the four volumes contain 12 maps, as well as numerous profile views, illustrations and portraits. Maps show cities, fortifications, roads, bridges, topography, vegetation, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, islands, shoals, depths, ports and anchorage. Some maps formatted as bird's-eye-views. Black and white engravings. Full scan of the work is available at The Internet Archive (see Pub Reference). For French single-volume atlas of Quito in the Collection, see Pub List No. 14377.000., https://archive.org/details/A313202

Map featuring the city of Quito, Ecuador. Shows city blocks, streets, topography, vegetation and drainage. Relief shown pictorially. Includes explanatory notes, as well as a bar scale and compass rose with north oriented toward upper right side of sheet Indexed to indicate place names. With decorative cartouche. Black and white engraving. Map is 31 x 49 cm, on fold-out sheet 40 x 53 cm. Appears in the first volume of Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional., Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional, by Antonio de Ulloa and Jorge Juan; published in Madrid by Antonio Marin, 1748. Title translates (loosely) to: Historical relation of the trip to South America made by order of S. Mag. to measure degrees of the terrestrial meridian, and to come by them in knowledge of the true figure and magnitude of the Earth, with several other astronomical and physical observations. Four volumes, bound in leather. Spines have raised bands and gilt floral ornamentation, as well as leather labels with gilt titles. Each volume has marbled end papers with the same bookplate on verso of front cover. Collation: V. I: [1-24], [1], 2-404 pages, 1-5, VI-XIII leaves of plates; V. II: 4, 405-682 pages, XIV-XXI leaves of plates; V. III: [1-12], [1], 2-379, pages, I-X leaves of plates; V. IV: [1-4], [381], 382-603, i-cxcv pages, XI-XII, [XIII] leaves of plates. Each volume includes a half title page and title page with an engraved illustration. Prologue in first volume; table of contents and errata in first and third volumes; indexes in second and fourth volumes; frontispiece in third volume; text throughout. Together, the four volumes contain 12 maps, as well as numerous profile views, illustrations and portraits. Maps show cities, fortifications, roads, bridges, topography, vegetation, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, islands, shoals, depths, ports and anchorage. Some maps formatted as bird's-eye-views. Black and white engravings. Full scan of the work is available at The Internet Archive (see Pub Reference). For French single-volume atlas of Quito in the Collection, see Pub List No. 14377.000., https://archive.org/details/A313202

Historical text to the second part - in the first volume - of Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional. Describes the voyage from Cartagena, Colombia, to the province of Tierra Firme ("mainland province") and the city of Portobelo, Panama. With a pictorial view featuring figures, topography, flora and fauna. View indexed, with key below. Black and white engraving. Text has historiated initial. (Page number inferred.), Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional, by Antonio de Ulloa and Jorge Juan; published in Madrid by Antonio Marin, 1748. Title translates (loosely) to: Historical relation of the trip to South America made by order of S. Mag. to measure degrees of the terrestrial meridian, and to come by them in knowledge of the true figure and magnitude of the Earth, with several other astronomical and physical observations. Four volumes, bound in leather. Spines have raised bands and gilt floral ornamentation, as well as leather labels with gilt titles. Each volume has marbled end papers with the same bookplate on verso of front cover. Collation: V. I: [1-24], [1], 2-404 pages, 1-5, VI-XIII leaves of plates; V. II: 4, 405-682 pages, XIV-XXI leaves of plates; V. III: [1-12], [1], 2-379, pages, I-X leaves of plates; V. IV: [1-4], [381], 382-603, i-cxcv pages, XI-XII, [XIII] leaves of plates. Each volume includes a half title page and title page with an engraved illustration. Prologue in first volume; table of contents and errata in first and third volumes; indexes in second and fourth volumes; frontispiece in third volume; text throughout. Together, the four volumes contain 12 maps, as well as numerous profile views, illustrations and portraits. Maps show cities, fortifications, roads, bridges, topography, vegetation, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, islands, shoals, depths, ports and anchorage. Some maps formatted as bird's-eye-views. Black and white engravings. Full scan of the work is available at The Internet Archive (see Pub Reference). For French single-volume atlas of Quito in the Collection, see Pub List No. 14377.000., https://archive.org/details/A313202

Map featuring Cartagena Bay, Colombia. Shows settlements, roads, topography, vegetation, bodies of water, drainage, coastline, islands, shoals and depths. Relief shown pictorially. Includes two bar scales and a compass rose with north oriented toward left side of sheet. With decorative cartouche. Black and white engraving. Map is 26 x 38 cm, on fold-out sheet 37 x 44 cm. Appears in the first volume of Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional., Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional, by Antonio de Ulloa and Jorge Juan; published in Madrid by Antonio Marin, 1748. Title translates (loosely) to: Historical relation of the trip to South America made by order of S. Mag. to measure degrees of the terrestrial meridian, and to come by them in knowledge of the true figure and magnitude of the Earth, with several other astronomical and physical observations. Four volumes, bound in leather. Spines have raised bands and gilt floral ornamentation, as well as leather labels with gilt titles. Each volume has marbled end papers with the same bookplate on verso of front cover. Collation: V. I: [1-24], [1], 2-404 pages, 1-5, VI-XIII leaves of plates; V. II: 4, 405-682 pages, XIV-XXI leaves of plates; V. III: [1-12], [1], 2-379, pages, I-X leaves of plates; V. IV: [1-4], [381], 382-603, i-cxcv pages, XI-XII, [XIII] leaves of plates. Each volume includes a half title page and title page with an engraved illustration. Prologue in first volume; table of contents and errata in first and third volumes; indexes in second and fourth volumes; frontispiece in third volume; text throughout. Together, the four volumes contain 12 maps, as well as numerous profile views, illustrations and portraits. Maps show cities, fortifications, roads, bridges, topography, vegetation, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, islands, shoals, depths, ports and anchorage. Some maps formatted as bird's-eye-views. Black and white engravings. Full scan of the work is available at The Internet Archive (see Pub Reference). For French single-volume atlas of Quito in the Collection, see Pub List No. 14377.000., https://archive.org/details/A313202

Map featuring the city of Portobelo and Portobelo Bay, Panama. Shows city blocks, streets, topography, vegetation, drainage, coastline, islands, shoals and depths. Relief shown pictorially. Includes a bar scale and a compass rose with north oriented toward lower left side of sheet. Indexed to indicate place names. With decorative cartouches. Black and white engraving. Map is 22 x 34 cm, on fold-out sheet 27 x 39 cm. Appears in the first volume of Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional., Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional, by Antonio de Ulloa and Jorge Juan; published in Madrid by Antonio Marin, 1748. Title translates (loosely) to: Historical relation of the trip to South America made by order of S. Mag. to measure degrees of the terrestrial meridian, and to come by them in knowledge of the true figure and magnitude of the Earth, with several other astronomical and physical observations. Four volumes, bound in leather. Spines have raised bands and gilt floral ornamentation, as well as leather labels with gilt titles. Each volume has marbled end papers with the same bookplate on verso of front cover. Collation: V. I: [1-24], [1], 2-404 pages, 1-5, VI-XIII leaves of plates; V. II: 4, 405-682 pages, XIV-XXI leaves of plates; V. III: [1-12], [1], 2-379, pages, I-X leaves of plates; V. IV: [1-4], [381], 382-603, i-cxcv pages, XI-XII, [XIII] leaves of plates. Each volume includes a half title page and title page with an engraved illustration. Prologue in first volume; table of contents and errata in first and third volumes; indexes in second and fourth volumes; frontispiece in third volume; text throughout. Together, the four volumes contain 12 maps, as well as numerous profile views, illustrations and portraits. Maps show cities, fortifications, roads, bridges, topography, vegetation, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, islands, shoals, depths, ports and anchorage. Some maps formatted as bird's-eye-views. Black and white engravings. Full scan of the work is available at The Internet Archive (see Pub Reference). For French single-volume atlas of Quito in the Collection, see Pub List No. 14377.000., https://archive.org/details/A313202

Illustration featuring the English octant, which was used for astronomical observations. Indexed to indicate the instrument's parts. Black and white engraving. Illustration is 21 x 32 cm, on fold-out sheet 27 x 40 cm. Illustration appears in the first volume of Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional., Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional, by Antonio de Ulloa and Jorge Juan; published in Madrid by Antonio Marin, 1748. Title translates (loosely) to: Historical relation of the trip to South America made by order of S. Mag. to measure degrees of the terrestrial meridian, and to come by them in knowledge of the true figure and magnitude of the Earth, with several other astronomical and physical observations. Four volumes, bound in leather. Spines have raised bands and gilt floral ornamentation, as well as leather labels with gilt titles. Each volume has marbled end papers with the same bookplate on verso of front cover. Collation: V. I: [1-24], [1], 2-404 pages, 1-5, VI-XIII leaves of plates; V. II: 4, 405-682 pages, XIV-XXI leaves of plates; V. III: [1-12], [1], 2-379, pages, I-X leaves of plates; V. IV: [1-4], [381], 382-603, i-cxcv pages, XI-XII, [XIII] leaves of plates. Each volume includes a half title page and title page with an engraved illustration. Prologue in first volume; table of contents and errata in first and third volumes; indexes in second and fourth volumes; frontispiece in third volume; text throughout. Together, the four volumes contain 12 maps, as well as numerous profile views, illustrations and portraits. Maps show cities, fortifications, roads, bridges, topography, vegetation, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, islands, shoals, depths, ports and anchorage. Some maps formatted as bird's-eye-views. Black and white engravings. Full scan of the work is available at The Internet Archive (see Pub Reference). For French single-volume atlas of Quito in the Collection, see Pub List No. 14377.000., https://archive.org/details/A313202

Profile views featuring the topography of areas including La Palma, La Gomera and Curaçao. Views show peaks. Relief shown pictorially. Views include initials designating cardinal directions, as well as explanatory notes. Black and white engraving. Together, views are 21 x 32 cm, on fold-out sheet 27 x 40 cm. Views appear in the first volume of Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional., Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional, by Antonio de Ulloa and Jorge Juan; published in Madrid by Antonio Marin, 1748. Title translates (loosely) to: Historical relation of the trip to South America made by order of S. Mag. to measure degrees of the terrestrial meridian, and to come by them in knowledge of the true figure and magnitude of the Earth, with several other astronomical and physical observations. Four volumes, bound in leather. Spines have raised bands and gilt floral ornamentation, as well as leather labels with gilt titles. Each volume has marbled end papers with the same bookplate on verso of front cover. Collation: V. I: [1-24], [1], 2-404 pages, 1-5, VI-XIII leaves of plates; V. II: 4, 405-682 pages, XIV-XXI leaves of plates; V. III: [1-12], [1], 2-379, pages, I-X leaves of plates; V. IV: [1-4], [381], 382-603, i-cxcv pages, XI-XII, [XIII] leaves of plates. Each volume includes a half title page and title page with an engraved illustration. Prologue in first volume; table of contents and errata in first and third volumes; indexes in second and fourth volumes; frontispiece in third volume; text throughout. Together, the four volumes contain 12 maps, as well as numerous profile views, illustrations and portraits. Maps show cities, fortifications, roads, bridges, topography, vegetation, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, islands, shoals, depths, ports and anchorage. Some maps formatted as bird's-eye-views. Black and white engravings. Full scan of the work is available at The Internet Archive (see Pub Reference). For French single-volume atlas of Quito in the Collection, see Pub List No. 14377.000., https://archive.org/details/A313202

Map featuring Cartagena, Colombia. Shows city blocks, streets, bridges, topography, vegetation, bodies of water, drainage, coastline and islands. Relief shown pictorially. Includes two bar scales and a compass rose with north oriented toward bottom left side of sheet. Indexed to indicate place names. With decorative cartouches. Black and white engraving. Map is 25 x 38 cm, on fold-out sheet 37 x 44 cm. Appears in the first volume of Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional., Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional, by Antonio de Ulloa and Jorge Juan; published in Madrid by Antonio Marin, 1748. Title translates (loosely) to: Historical relation of the trip to South America made by order of S. Mag. to measure degrees of the terrestrial meridian, and to come by them in knowledge of the true figure and magnitude of the Earth, with several other astronomical and physical observations. Four volumes, bound in leather. Spines have raised bands and gilt floral ornamentation, as well as leather labels with gilt titles. Each volume has marbled end papers with the same bookplate on verso of front cover. Collation: V. I: [1-24], [1], 2-404 pages, 1-5, VI-XIII leaves of plates; V. II: 4, 405-682 pages, XIV-XXI leaves of plates; V. III: [1-12], [1], 2-379, pages, I-X leaves of plates; V. IV: [1-4], [381], 382-603, i-cxcv pages, XI-XII, [XIII] leaves of plates. Each volume includes a half title page and title page with an engraved illustration. Prologue in first volume; table of contents and errata in first and third volumes; indexes in second and fourth volumes; frontispiece in third volume; text throughout. Together, the four volumes contain 12 maps, as well as numerous profile views, illustrations and portraits. Maps show cities, fortifications, roads, bridges, topography, vegetation, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, islands, shoals, depths, ports and anchorage. Some maps formatted as bird's-eye-views. Black and white engravings. Full scan of the work is available at The Internet Archive (see Pub Reference). For French single-volume atlas of Quito in the Collection, see Pub List No. 14377.000., https://archive.org/details/A313202

Historical text to the first part - in the first volume - of Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional. Describes the first part of the voyage to Peru and Quito. With a pictorial view featuring figures, topography, flora and fauna. View indexed, with key below. Black and white engraving. (Page number inferred.), Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional, by Antonio de Ulloa and Jorge Juan; published in Madrid by Antonio Marin, 1748. Title translates (loosely) to: Historical relation of the trip to South America made by order of S. Mag. to measure degrees of the terrestrial meridian, and to come by them in knowledge of the true figure and magnitude of the Earth, with several other astronomical and physical observations. Four volumes, bound in leather. Spines have raised bands and gilt floral ornamentation, as well as leather labels with gilt titles. Each volume has marbled end papers with the same bookplate on verso of front cover. Collation: V. I: [1-24], [1], 2-404 pages, 1-5, VI-XIII leaves of plates; V. II: 4, 405-682 pages, XIV-XXI leaves of plates; V. III: [1-12], [1], 2-379, pages, I-X leaves of plates; V. IV: [1-4], [381], 382-603, i-cxcv pages, XI-XII, [XIII] leaves of plates. Each volume includes a half title page and title page with an engraved illustration. Prologue in first volume; table of contents and errata in first and third volumes; indexes in second and fourth volumes; frontispiece in third volume; text throughout. Together, the four volumes contain 12 maps, as well as numerous profile views, illustrations and portraits. Maps show cities, fortifications, roads, bridges, topography, vegetation, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, islands, shoals, depths, ports and anchorage. Some maps formatted as bird's-eye-views. Black and white engravings. Full scan of the work is available at The Internet Archive (see Pub Reference). For French single-volume atlas of Quito in the Collection, see Pub List No. 14377.000., https://archive.org/details/A313202

Profile views featuring the topography of areas including Cabo de la Vela and the Magdalena River. Views show settlements and peaks. Relief shown pictorially. Views include explanatory notes. Indexed to indicate place names. Black and white engraving. Together, views are 21 x 52 cm, on fold-out sheet 27 x 56 cm. Views appear in the first volume of Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional., Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional, by Antonio de Ulloa and Jorge Juan; published in Madrid by Antonio Marin, 1748. Title translates (loosely) to: Historical relation of the trip to South America made by order of S. Mag. to measure degrees of the terrestrial meridian, and to come by them in knowledge of the true figure and magnitude of the Earth, with several other astronomical and physical observations. Four volumes, bound in leather. Spines have raised bands and gilt floral ornamentation, as well as leather labels with gilt titles. Each volume has marbled end papers with the same bookplate on verso of front cover. Collation: V. I: [1-24], [1], 2-404 pages, 1-5, VI-XIII leaves of plates; V. II: 4, 405-682 pages, XIV-XXI leaves of plates; V. III: [1-12], [1], 2-379, pages, I-X leaves of plates; V. IV: [1-4], [381], 382-603, i-cxcv pages, XI-XII, [XIII] leaves of plates. Each volume includes a half title page and title page with an engraved illustration. Prologue in first volume; table of contents and errata in first and third volumes; indexes in second and fourth volumes; frontispiece in third volume; text throughout. Together, the four volumes contain 12 maps, as well as numerous profile views, illustrations and portraits. Maps show cities, fortifications, roads, bridges, topography, vegetation, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, islands, shoals, depths, ports and anchorage. Some maps formatted as bird's-eye-views. Black and white engravings. Full scan of the work is available at The Internet Archive (see Pub Reference). For French single-volume atlas of Quito in the Collection, see Pub List No. 14377.000., https://archive.org/details/A313202

Profile views featuring the topography of the islands La Palma, La Gomera, Tenerife, Curaçao and Aruba. Views show settlements and peaks. Relief shown pictorially. Views include initials designating cardinal directions, as well as explanatory notes. Black and white engraving. Together, views are 21 x 32 cm, on fold-out sheet 27 x 40 cm. Views appear in the first volume of Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional., Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional, by Antonio de Ulloa and Jorge Juan; published in Madrid by Antonio Marin, 1748. Title translates (loosely) to: Historical relation of the trip to South America made by order of S. Mag. to measure degrees of the terrestrial meridian, and to come by them in knowledge of the true figure and magnitude of the Earth, with several other astronomical and physical observations. Four volumes, bound in leather. Spines have raised bands and gilt floral ornamentation, as well as leather labels with gilt titles. Each volume has marbled end papers with the same bookplate on verso of front cover. Collation: V. I: [1-24], [1], 2-404 pages, 1-5, VI-XIII leaves of plates; V. II: 4, 405-682 pages, XIV-XXI leaves of plates; V. III: [1-12], [1], 2-379, pages, I-X leaves of plates; V. IV: [1-4], [381], 382-603, i-cxcv pages, XI-XII, [XIII] leaves of plates. Each volume includes a half title page and title page with an engraved illustration. Prologue in first volume; table of contents and errata in first and third volumes; indexes in second and fourth volumes; frontispiece in third volume; text throughout. Together, the four volumes contain 12 maps, as well as numerous profile views, illustrations and portraits. Maps show cities, fortifications, roads, bridges, topography, vegetation, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, islands, shoals, depths, ports and anchorage. Some maps formatted as bird's-eye-views. Black and white engravings. Full scan of the work is available at The Internet Archive (see Pub Reference). For French single-volume atlas of Quito in the Collection, see Pub List No. 14377.000., https://archive.org/details/A313202

Title page to the first volume of Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional. Title translates (loosely) to: Historical relation of the trip to South America made by order of S. Mag. to measure degrees of the terrestrial meridian, and to come by them in knowledge of the true figure and magnitude of the Earth, with several other astronomical and physical observations. Text printed in red and black. Includes an engraved illustration of figures, horses and a ship., Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional, by Antonio de Ulloa and Jorge Juan; published in Madrid by Antonio Marin, 1748. Title translates (loosely) to: Historical relation of the trip to South America made by order of S. Mag. to measure degrees of the terrestrial meridian, and to come by them in knowledge of the true figure and magnitude of the Earth, with several other astronomical and physical observations. Four volumes, bound in leather. Spines have raised bands and gilt floral ornamentation, as well as leather labels with gilt titles. Each volume has marbled end papers with the same bookplate on verso of front cover. Collation: V. I: [1-24], [1], 2-404 pages, 1-5, VI-XIII leaves of plates; V. II: 4, 405-682 pages, XIV-XXI leaves of plates; V. III: [1-12], [1], 2-379, pages, I-X leaves of plates; V. IV: [1-4], [381], 382-603, i-cxcv pages, XI-XII, [XIII] leaves of plates. Each volume includes a half title page and title page with an engraved illustration. Prologue in first volume; table of contents and errata in first and third volumes; indexes in second and fourth volumes; frontispiece in third volume; text throughout. Together, the four volumes contain 12 maps, as well as numerous profile views, illustrations and portraits. Maps show cities, fortifications, roads, bridges, topography, vegetation, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, islands, shoals, depths, ports and anchorage. Some maps formatted as bird's-eye-views. Black and white engravings. Full scan of the work is available at The Internet Archive (see Pub Reference). For French single-volume atlas of Quito in the Collection, see Pub List No. 14377.000., https://archive.org/details/A313202

Verso to covers of the first volume of Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional. Marbled end papers. With bookplate: Nunc Minerva Postea Palas. Acadæ. Baræ. Valls sculp Bavein., Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional, by Antonio de Ulloa and Jorge Juan; published in Madrid by Antonio Marin, 1748. Title translates (loosely) to: Historical relation of the trip to South America made by order of S. Mag. to measure degrees of the terrestrial meridian, and to come by them in knowledge of the true figure and magnitude of the Earth, with several other astronomical and physical observations. Four volumes, bound in leather. Spines have raised bands and gilt floral ornamentation, as well as leather labels with gilt titles. Each volume has marbled end papers with the same bookplate on verso of front cover. Collation: V. I: [1-24], [1], 2-404 pages, 1-5, VI-XIII leaves of plates; V. II: 4, 405-682 pages, XIV-XXI leaves of plates; V. III: [1-12], [1], 2-379, pages, I-X leaves of plates; V. IV: [1-4], [381], 382-603, i-cxcv pages, XI-XII, [XIII] leaves of plates. Each volume includes a half title page and title page with an engraved illustration. Prologue in first volume; table of contents and errata in first and third volumes; indexes in second and fourth volumes; frontispiece in third volume; text throughout. Together, the four volumes contain 12 maps, as well as numerous profile views, illustrations and portraits. Maps show cities, fortifications, roads, bridges, topography, vegetation, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, islands, shoals, depths, ports and anchorage. Some maps formatted as bird's-eye-views. Black and white engravings. Full scan of the work is available at The Internet Archive (see Pub Reference). For French single-volume atlas of Quito in the Collection, see Pub List No. 14377.000., https://archive.org/details/A313202

Half title page to the first volume of Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional. Title translates to: Historical relation of the voyage made by order of S. Mag. to South America., Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional, by Antonio de Ulloa and Jorge Juan; published in Madrid by Antonio Marin, 1748. Title translates (loosely) to: Historical relation of the trip to South America made by order of S. Mag. to measure degrees of the terrestrial meridian, and to come by them in knowledge of the true figure and magnitude of the Earth, with several other astronomical and physical observations. Four volumes, bound in leather. Spines have raised bands and gilt floral ornamentation, as well as leather labels with gilt titles. Each volume has marbled end papers with the same bookplate on verso of front cover. Collation: V. I: [1-24], [1], 2-404 pages, 1-5, VI-XIII leaves of plates; V. II: 4, 405-682 pages, XIV-XXI leaves of plates; V. III: [1-12], [1], 2-379, pages, I-X leaves of plates; V. IV: [1-4], [381], 382-603, i-cxcv pages, XI-XII, [XIII] leaves of plates. Each volume includes a half title page and title page with an engraved illustration. Prologue in first volume; table of contents and errata in first and third volumes; indexes in second and fourth volumes; frontispiece in third volume; text throughout. Together, the four volumes contain 12 maps, as well as numerous profile views, illustrations and portraits. Maps show cities, fortifications, roads, bridges, topography, vegetation, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, islands, shoals, depths, ports and anchorage. Some maps formatted as bird's-eye-views. Black and white engravings. Full scan of the work is available at The Internet Archive (see Pub Reference). For French single-volume atlas of Quito in the Collection, see Pub List No. 14377.000., https://archive.org/details/A313202

Covers to the first volume of Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional. Bound in leather. Spine has raised bands and gilt floral ornamentation, as well as leather label with gilt title., Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional, by Antonio de Ulloa and Jorge Juan; published in Madrid by Antonio Marin, 1748. Title translates (loosely) to: Historical relation of the trip to South America made by order of S. Mag. to measure degrees of the terrestrial meridian, and to come by them in knowledge of the true figure and magnitude of the Earth, with several other astronomical and physical observations. Four volumes, bound in leather. Spines have raised bands and gilt floral ornamentation, as well as leather labels with gilt titles. Each volume has marbled end papers with the same bookplate on verso of front cover. Collation: V. I: [1-24], [1], 2-404 pages, 1-5, VI-XIII leaves of plates; V. II: 4, 405-682 pages, XIV-XXI leaves of plates; V. III: [1-12], [1], 2-379, pages, I-X leaves of plates; V. IV: [1-4], [381], 382-603, i-cxcv pages, XI-XII, [XIII] leaves of plates. Each volume includes a half title page and title page with an engraved illustration. Prologue in first volume; table of contents and errata in first and third volumes; indexes in second and fourth volumes; frontispiece in third volume; text throughout. Together, the four volumes contain 12 maps, as well as numerous profile views, illustrations and portraits. Maps show cities, fortifications, roads, bridges, topography, vegetation, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, islands, shoals, depths, ports and anchorage. Some maps formatted as bird's-eye-views. Black and white engravings. Full scan of the work is available at The Internet Archive (see Pub Reference). For French single-volume atlas of Quito in the Collection, see Pub List No. 14377.000., https://archive.org/details/A313202

Portraits, including "Fernando VI de España XXII. Emperador del Peru". Each portrait within a labeled vignette, strung together by vines held by cherubs. With a background of classical architecture. Black and white engraving. Map is 43 x 60 cm, on fold-out sheet 53 x 69 cm. Appears in the fourth volume of Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional., Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional, by Antonio de Ulloa and Jorge Juan; published in Madrid by Antonio Marin, 1748. Title translates (loosely) to: Historical relation of the trip to South America made by order of S. Mag. to measure degrees of the terrestrial meridian, and to come by them in knowledge of the true figure and magnitude of the Earth, with several other astronomical and physical observations. Four volumes, bound in leather. Spines have raised bands and gilt floral ornamentation, as well as leather labels with gilt titles. Each volume has marbled end papers with the same bookplate on verso of front cover. Collation: V. I: [1-24], [1], 2-404 pages, 1-5, VI-XIII leaves of plates; V. II: 4, 405-682 pages, XIV-XXI leaves of plates; V. III: [1-12], [1], 2-379, pages, I-X leaves of plates; V. IV: [1-4], [381], 382-603, i-cxcv pages, XI-XII, [XIII] leaves of plates. Each volume includes a half title page and title page with an engraved illustration. Prologue in first volume; table of contents and errata in first and third volumes; indexes in second and fourth volumes; frontispiece in third volume; text throughout. Together, the four volumes contain 12 maps, as well as numerous profile views, illustrations and portraits. Maps show cities, fortifications, roads, bridges, topography, vegetation, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, islands, shoals, depths, ports and anchorage. Some maps formatted as bird's-eye-views. Black and white engravings. Full scan of the work is available at The Internet Archive (see Pub Reference). For French single-volume atlas of Quito in the Collection, see Pub List No. 14377.000., https://archive.org/details/A313202

Historical text to the fourth volume of Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional. Describes the voyage from Callao (Peru) to the Bay of Concepción (Chile), etc. With a pictorial view featuring figures, topography, flora and fauna. View indexed, with key below. Black and white engraving. (Page number inferred.), Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional, by Antonio de Ulloa and Jorge Juan; published in Madrid by Antonio Marin, 1748. Title translates (loosely) to: Historical relation of the trip to South America made by order of S. Mag. to measure degrees of the terrestrial meridian, and to come by them in knowledge of the true figure and magnitude of the Earth, with several other astronomical and physical observations. Four volumes, bound in leather. Spines have raised bands and gilt floral ornamentation, as well as leather labels with gilt titles. Each volume has marbled end papers with the same bookplate on verso of front cover. Collation: V. I: [1-24], [1], 2-404 pages, 1-5, VI-XIII leaves of plates; V. II: 4, 405-682 pages, XIV-XXI leaves of plates; V. III: [1-12], [1], 2-379, pages, I-X leaves of plates; V. IV: [1-4], [381], 382-603, i-cxcv pages, XI-XII, [XIII] leaves of plates. Each volume includes a half title page and title page with an engraved illustration. Prologue in first volume; table of contents and errata in first and third volumes; indexes in second and fourth volumes; frontispiece in third volume; text throughout. Together, the four volumes contain 12 maps, as well as numerous profile views, illustrations and portraits. Maps show cities, fortifications, roads, bridges, topography, vegetation, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, islands, shoals, depths, ports and anchorage. Some maps formatted as bird's-eye-views. Black and white engravings. Full scan of the work is available at The Internet Archive (see Pub Reference). For French single-volume atlas of Quito in the Collection, see Pub List No. 14377.000., https://archive.org/details/A313202

Title page to the fourth volume of Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional. Title translates (loosely) to: Historical relation of the trip to South America made by order of S. Mag. to measure degrees of the terrestrial meridian, and to come by them in knowledge of the true figure and magnitude of the Earth, with several other astronomical and physical observations. Text printed in red and black. Includes an engraved illustration of figures, horses and a ship., Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional, by Antonio de Ulloa and Jorge Juan; published in Madrid by Antonio Marin, 1748. Title translates (loosely) to: Historical relation of the trip to South America made by order of S. Mag. to measure degrees of the terrestrial meridian, and to come by them in knowledge of the true figure and magnitude of the Earth, with several other astronomical and physical observations. Four volumes, bound in leather. Spines have raised bands and gilt floral ornamentation, as well as leather labels with gilt titles. Each volume has marbled end papers with the same bookplate on verso of front cover. Collation: V. I: [1-24], [1], 2-404 pages, 1-5, VI-XIII leaves of plates; V. II: 4, 405-682 pages, XIV-XXI leaves of plates; V. III: [1-12], [1], 2-379, pages, I-X leaves of plates; V. IV: [1-4], [381], 382-603, i-cxcv pages, XI-XII, [XIII] leaves of plates. Each volume includes a half title page and title page with an engraved illustration. Prologue in first volume; table of contents and errata in first and third volumes; indexes in second and fourth volumes; frontispiece in third volume; text throughout. Together, the four volumes contain 12 maps, as well as numerous profile views, illustrations and portraits. Maps show cities, fortifications, roads, bridges, topography, vegetation, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, islands, shoals, depths, ports and anchorage. Some maps formatted as bird's-eye-views. Black and white engravings. Full scan of the work is available at The Internet Archive (see Pub Reference). For French single-volume atlas of Quito in the Collection, see Pub List No. 14377.000., https://archive.org/details/A313202

Profile views featuring the topography of areas including Fernando de Noronha, Brazil. Views show buildings, peaks, vegetation and coastlines. Relief shown pictorially. Views include initials designating cardinal directions, as well as explanatory notes. Indexed to indicate place names, with key at lower left. With decorative cartouche. Black and white engraving. Together, views are 21 x 52 cm, on fold-out sheet 27 x 55 cm. Views appear in the fourth volume of Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional., Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional, by Antonio de Ulloa and Jorge Juan; published in Madrid by Antonio Marin, 1748. Title translates (loosely) to: Historical relation of the trip to South America made by order of S. Mag. to measure degrees of the terrestrial meridian, and to come by them in knowledge of the true figure and magnitude of the Earth, with several other astronomical and physical observations. Four volumes, bound in leather. Spines have raised bands and gilt floral ornamentation, as well as leather labels with gilt titles. Each volume has marbled end papers with the same bookplate on verso of front cover. Collation: V. I: [1-24], [1], 2-404 pages, 1-5, VI-XIII leaves of plates; V. II: 4, 405-682 pages, XIV-XXI leaves of plates; V. III: [1-12], [1], 2-379, pages, I-X leaves of plates; V. IV: [1-4], [381], 382-603, i-cxcv pages, XI-XII, [XIII] leaves of plates. Each volume includes a half title page and title page with an engraved illustration. Prologue in first volume; table of contents and errata in first and third volumes; indexes in second and fourth volumes; frontispiece in third volume; text throughout. Together, the four volumes contain 12 maps, as well as numerous profile views, illustrations and portraits. Maps show cities, fortifications, roads, bridges, topography, vegetation, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, islands, shoals, depths, ports and anchorage. Some maps formatted as bird's-eye-views. Black and white engravings. Full scan of the work is available at The Internet Archive (see Pub Reference). For French single-volume atlas of Quito in the Collection, see Pub List No. 14377.000., https://archive.org/details/A313202

Half title page to the fourth volume of Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional. Title translates to: Historical relation of the voyage made by order of S. Mag. to South America., Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional, by Antonio de Ulloa and Jorge Juan; published in Madrid by Antonio Marin, 1748. Title translates (loosely) to: Historical relation of the trip to South America made by order of S. Mag. to measure degrees of the terrestrial meridian, and to come by them in knowledge of the true figure and magnitude of the Earth, with several other astronomical and physical observations. Four volumes, bound in leather. Spines have raised bands and gilt floral ornamentation, as well as leather labels with gilt titles. Each volume has marbled end papers with the same bookplate on verso of front cover. Collation: V. I: [1-24], [1], 2-404 pages, 1-5, VI-XIII leaves of plates; V. II: 4, 405-682 pages, XIV-XXI leaves of plates; V. III: [1-12], [1], 2-379, pages, I-X leaves of plates; V. IV: [1-4], [381], 382-603, i-cxcv pages, XI-XII, [XIII] leaves of plates. Each volume includes a half title page and title page with an engraved illustration. Prologue in first volume; table of contents and errata in first and third volumes; indexes in second and fourth volumes; frontispiece in third volume; text throughout. Together, the four volumes contain 12 maps, as well as numerous profile views, illustrations and portraits. Maps show cities, fortifications, roads, bridges, topography, vegetation, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, islands, shoals, depths, ports and anchorage. Some maps formatted as bird's-eye-views. Black and white engravings. Full scan of the work is available at The Internet Archive (see Pub Reference). For French single-volume atlas of Quito in the Collection, see Pub List No. 14377.000., https://archive.org/details/A313202

Map featuring the Gulf of Chiloé, Chile. Shows settlements, topography, vegetation, drainage, coastline, islands, depths and anchorage. Relief shown pictorially. Includes explanatory notes, as well as a bar scale and compass rose with north oriented toward top of sheet. With decorative cartouche. Black and white engraving. Map is 28 x 38 cm, on fold-out sheet 38 x 46 cm. Appears in the third volume of Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional., Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional, by Antonio de Ulloa and Jorge Juan; published in Madrid by Antonio Marin, 1748. Title translates (loosely) to: Historical relation of the trip to South America made by order of S. Mag. to measure degrees of the terrestrial meridian, and to come by them in knowledge of the true figure and magnitude of the Earth, with several other astronomical and physical observations. Four volumes, bound in leather. Spines have raised bands and gilt floral ornamentation, as well as leather labels with gilt titles. Each volume has marbled end papers with the same bookplate on verso of front cover. Collation: V. I: [1-24], [1], 2-404 pages, 1-5, VI-XIII leaves of plates; V. II: 4, 405-682 pages, XIV-XXI leaves of plates; V. III: [1-12], [1], 2-379, pages, I-X leaves of plates; V. IV: [1-4], [381], 382-603, i-cxcv pages, XI-XII, [XIII] leaves of plates. Each volume includes a half title page and title page with an engraved illustration. Prologue in first volume; table of contents and errata in first and third volumes; indexes in second and fourth volumes; frontispiece in third volume; text throughout. Together, the four volumes contain 12 maps, as well as numerous profile views, illustrations and portraits. Maps show cities, fortifications, roads, bridges, topography, vegetation, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, islands, shoals, depths, ports and anchorage. Some maps formatted as bird's-eye-views. Black and white engravings. Full scan of the work is available at The Internet Archive (see Pub Reference). For French single-volume atlas of Quito in the Collection, see Pub List No. 14377.000., https://archive.org/details/A313202

Covers to the fourth volume of Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional. Bound in leather. Spine has raised bands and gilt floral ornamentation, as well as leather label with gilt title., Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional, by Antonio de Ulloa and Jorge Juan; published in Madrid by Antonio Marin, 1748. Title translates (loosely) to: Historical relation of the trip to South America made by order of S. Mag. to measure degrees of the terrestrial meridian, and to come by them in knowledge of the true figure and magnitude of the Earth, with several other astronomical and physical observations. Four volumes, bound in leather. Spines have raised bands and gilt floral ornamentation, as well as leather labels with gilt titles. Each volume has marbled end papers with the same bookplate on verso of front cover. Collation: V. I: [1-24], [1], 2-404 pages, 1-5, VI-XIII leaves of plates; V. II: 4, 405-682 pages, XIV-XXI leaves of plates; V. III: [1-12], [1], 2-379, pages, I-X leaves of plates; V. IV: [1-4], [381], 382-603, i-cxcv pages, XI-XII, [XIII] leaves of plates. Each volume includes a half title page and title page with an engraved illustration. Prologue in first volume; table of contents and errata in first and third volumes; indexes in second and fourth volumes; frontispiece in third volume; text throughout. Together, the four volumes contain 12 maps, as well as numerous profile views, illustrations and portraits. Maps show cities, fortifications, roads, bridges, topography, vegetation, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, islands, shoals, depths, ports and anchorage. Some maps formatted as bird's-eye-views. Black and white engravings. Full scan of the work is available at The Internet Archive (see Pub Reference). For French single-volume atlas of Quito in the Collection, see Pub List No. 14377.000., https://archive.org/details/A313202

Map featuring Valparaíso Bay, Chile. Shows settlements, topography, vegetation, drainage, coastline, islands, depths and anchorage. Relief shown pictorially. Includes explanatory notes, as well as a bar scale and compass rose with north oriented toward bottom left of sheet. Indexed to indicate place names, with key at bottom. With decorative cartouche. Black and white engraving. Map is 26 x 39 cm, on fold-out sheet 32 x 51 cm. Appears in the third volume of Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional., Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional, by Antonio de Ulloa and Jorge Juan; published in Madrid by Antonio Marin, 1748. Title translates (loosely) to: Historical relation of the trip to South America made by order of S. Mag. to measure degrees of the terrestrial meridian, and to come by them in knowledge of the true figure and magnitude of the Earth, with several other astronomical and physical observations. Four volumes, bound in leather. Spines have raised bands and gilt floral ornamentation, as well as leather labels with gilt titles. Each volume has marbled end papers with the same bookplate on verso of front cover. Collation: V. I: [1-24], [1], 2-404 pages, 1-5, VI-XIII leaves of plates; V. II: 4, 405-682 pages, XIV-XXI leaves of plates; V. III: [1-12], [1], 2-379, pages, I-X leaves of plates; V. IV: [1-4], [381], 382-603, i-cxcv pages, XI-XII, [XIII] leaves of plates. Each volume includes a half title page and title page with an engraved illustration. Prologue in first volume; table of contents and errata in first and third volumes; indexes in second and fourth volumes; frontispiece in third volume; text throughout. Together, the four volumes contain 12 maps, as well as numerous profile views, illustrations and portraits. Maps show cities, fortifications, roads, bridges, topography, vegetation, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, islands, shoals, depths, ports and anchorage. Some maps formatted as bird's-eye-views. Black and white engravings. Full scan of the work is available at The Internet Archive (see Pub Reference). For French single-volume atlas of Quito in the Collection, see Pub List No. 14377.000., https://archive.org/details/A313202

Map featuring Concepción Bay, Chile. Shows settlements, topography, vegetation, drainage, coastline, islands, depths and anchorage. Relief shown pictorially. Includes explanatory notes, as well as a bar scale and compass rose with north oriented toward left side of sheet. With decorative cartouche. Black and white engraving. Map is 24 x 39 cm, on fold-out sheet 33 x 51 cm. Appears in the third volume of Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional., Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional, by Antonio de Ulloa and Jorge Juan; published in Madrid by Antonio Marin, 1748. Title translates (loosely) to: Historical relation of the trip to South America made by order of S. Mag. to measure degrees of the terrestrial meridian, and to come by them in knowledge of the true figure and magnitude of the Earth, with several other astronomical and physical observations. Four volumes, bound in leather. Spines have raised bands and gilt floral ornamentation, as well as leather labels with gilt titles. Each volume has marbled end papers with the same bookplate on verso of front cover. Collation: V. I: [1-24], [1], 2-404 pages, 1-5, VI-XIII leaves of plates; V. II: 4, 405-682 pages, XIV-XXI leaves of plates; V. III: [1-12], [1], 2-379, pages, I-X leaves of plates; V. IV: [1-4], [381], 382-603, i-cxcv pages, XI-XII, [XIII] leaves of plates. Each volume includes a half title page and title page with an engraved illustration. Prologue in first volume; table of contents and errata in first and third volumes; indexes in second and fourth volumes; frontispiece in third volume; text throughout. Together, the four volumes contain 12 maps, as well as numerous profile views, illustrations and portraits. Maps show cities, fortifications, roads, bridges, topography, vegetation, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, islands, shoals, depths, ports and anchorage. Some maps formatted as bird's-eye-views. Black and white engravings. Full scan of the work is available at The Internet Archive (see Pub Reference). For French single-volume atlas of Quito in the Collection, see Pub List No. 14377.000., https://archive.org/details/A313202

View of a scene featuring Spaniards, flora and fauna, as well as shell mines. Also shows topography, a structure and modes of animal husbandry. Relief shown pictorially. Includes explanatory notes. Black and white engraving. View is 21 x 33 cm, on fold-out sheet 27 x 39 cm. Appears in the third volume of Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional., Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional, by Antonio de Ulloa and Jorge Juan; published in Madrid by Antonio Marin, 1748. Title translates (loosely) to: Historical relation of the trip to South America made by order of S. Mag. to measure degrees of the terrestrial meridian, and to come by them in knowledge of the true figure and magnitude of the Earth, with several other astronomical and physical observations. Four volumes, bound in leather. Spines have raised bands and gilt floral ornamentation, as well as leather labels with gilt titles. Each volume has marbled end papers with the same bookplate on verso of front cover. Collation: V. I: [1-24], [1], 2-404 pages, 1-5, VI-XIII leaves of plates; V. II: 4, 405-682 pages, XIV-XXI leaves of plates; V. III: [1-12], [1], 2-379, pages, I-X leaves of plates; V. IV: [1-4], [381], 382-603, i-cxcv pages, XI-XII, [XIII] leaves of plates. Each volume includes a half title page and title page with an engraved illustration. Prologue in first volume; table of contents and errata in first and third volumes; indexes in second and fourth volumes; frontispiece in third volume; text throughout. Together, the four volumes contain 12 maps, as well as numerous profile views, illustrations and portraits. Maps show cities, fortifications, roads, bridges, topography, vegetation, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, islands, shoals, depths, ports and anchorage. Some maps formatted as bird's-eye-views. Black and white engravings. Full scan of the work is available at The Internet Archive (see Pub Reference). For French single-volume atlas of Quito in the Collection, see Pub List No. 14377.000., https://archive.org/details/A313202

Profile views featuring the topography of areas including Biobío and the Juan Fernández Islands, Chile. Views show peaks and coastlines. Relief shown pictorially. Views include initials designating cardinal directions, as well as explanatory notes. Black and white engraving. Together, views are 20 x 52 cm, on fold-out sheet 27 x 54 cm. Views appear in the third volume of Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional., Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional, by Antonio de Ulloa and Jorge Juan; published in Madrid by Antonio Marin, 1748. Title translates (loosely) to: Historical relation of the trip to South America made by order of S. Mag. to measure degrees of the terrestrial meridian, and to come by them in knowledge of the true figure and magnitude of the Earth, with several other astronomical and physical observations. Four volumes, bound in leather. Spines have raised bands and gilt floral ornamentation, as well as leather labels with gilt titles. Each volume has marbled end papers with the same bookplate on verso of front cover. Collation: V. I: [1-24], [1], 2-404 pages, 1-5, VI-XIII leaves of plates; V. II: 4, 405-682 pages, XIV-XXI leaves of plates; V. III: [1-12], [1], 2-379, pages, I-X leaves of plates; V. IV: [1-4], [381], 382-603, i-cxcv pages, XI-XII, [XIII] leaves of plates. Each volume includes a half title page and title page with an engraved illustration. Prologue in first volume; table of contents and errata in first and third volumes; indexes in second and fourth volumes; frontispiece in third volume; text throughout. Together, the four volumes contain 12 maps, as well as numerous profile views, illustrations and portraits. Maps show cities, fortifications, roads, bridges, topography, vegetation, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, islands, shoals, depths, ports and anchorage. Some maps formatted as bird's-eye-views. Black and white engravings. Full scan of the work is available at The Internet Archive (see Pub Reference). For French single-volume atlas of Quito in the Collection, see Pub List No. 14377.000., https://archive.org/details/A313202

Profile views featuring the topography of areas including Biobío, Quiriquina Island and Concepción Bay, Chile. Views show peaks and coastlines. Relief shown pictorially. Views include initials designating cardinal directions, as well as explanatory notes. Black and white engraving. Together, views are 20 x 52 cm, on fold-out sheet 27 x 55 cm. Views appear in the third volume of Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional., Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional, by Antonio de Ulloa and Jorge Juan; published in Madrid by Antonio Marin, 1748. Title translates (loosely) to: Historical relation of the trip to South America made by order of S. Mag. to measure degrees of the terrestrial meridian, and to come by them in knowledge of the true figure and magnitude of the Earth, with several other astronomical and physical observations. Four volumes, bound in leather. Spines have raised bands and gilt floral ornamentation, as well as leather labels with gilt titles. Each volume has marbled end papers with the same bookplate on verso of front cover. Collation: V. I: [1-24], [1], 2-404 pages, 1-5, VI-XIII leaves of plates; V. II: 4, 405-682 pages, XIV-XXI leaves of plates; V. III: [1-12], [1], 2-379, pages, I-X leaves of plates; V. IV: [1-4], [381], 382-603, i-cxcv pages, XI-XII, [XIII] leaves of plates. Each volume includes a half title page and title page with an engraved illustration. Prologue in first volume; table of contents and errata in first and third volumes; indexes in second and fourth volumes; frontispiece in third volume; text throughout. Together, the four volumes contain 12 maps, as well as numerous profile views, illustrations and portraits. Maps show cities, fortifications, roads, bridges, topography, vegetation, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, islands, shoals, depths, ports and anchorage. Some maps formatted as bird's-eye-views. Black and white engravings. Full scan of the work is available at The Internet Archive (see Pub Reference). For French single-volume atlas of Quito in the Collection, see Pub List No. 14377.000., https://archive.org/details/A313202

Historical text to the second book - in the third volume - of Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional. Describes the voyage from Lima (Peru) to Quito (Ecuador). With a pictorial view featuring figures, topography, flora and fauna. View indexed, with key below. Black and white engraving. (Page number inferred; "Libro primero" taken from following page.), Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional, by Antonio de Ulloa and Jorge Juan; published in Madrid by Antonio Marin, 1748. Title translates (loosely) to: Historical relation of the trip to South America made by order of S. Mag. to measure degrees of the terrestrial meridian, and to come by them in knowledge of the true figure and magnitude of the Earth, with several other astronomical and physical observations. Four volumes, bound in leather. Spines have raised bands and gilt floral ornamentation, as well as leather labels with gilt titles. Each volume has marbled end papers with the same bookplate on verso of front cover. Collation: V. I: [1-24], [1], 2-404 pages, 1-5, VI-XIII leaves of plates; V. II: 4, 405-682 pages, XIV-XXI leaves of plates; V. III: [1-12], [1], 2-379, pages, I-X leaves of plates; V. IV: [1-4], [381], 382-603, i-cxcv pages, XI-XII, [XIII] leaves of plates. Each volume includes a half title page and title page with an engraved illustration. Prologue in first volume; table of contents and errata in first and third volumes; indexes in second and fourth volumes; frontispiece in third volume; text throughout. Together, the four volumes contain 12 maps, as well as numerous profile views, illustrations and portraits. Maps show cities, fortifications, roads, bridges, topography, vegetation, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, islands, shoals, depths, ports and anchorage. Some maps formatted as bird's-eye-views. Black and white engravings. Full scan of the work is available at The Internet Archive (see Pub Reference). For French single-volume atlas of Quito in the Collection, see Pub List No. 14377.000., https://archive.org/details/A313202

Map featuring Callao, Peru. Shows ports, topography, vegetation, drainage, coastline, islands and depths. Relief shown pictorially. Includes explanatory notes, two bar scales, as well as a compass rose with north oriented toward left side of sheet. Indexed to indicate place names, with key at lower left. With decorative cartouches. Black and white engraving. Map is 25 x 37 cm, on fold-out sheet 27 x 50 cm. Appears in the third volume of Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional., Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional, by Antonio de Ulloa and Jorge Juan; published in Madrid by Antonio Marin, 1748. Title translates (loosely) to: Historical relation of the trip to South America made by order of S. Mag. to measure degrees of the terrestrial meridian, and to come by them in knowledge of the true figure and magnitude of the Earth, with several other astronomical and physical observations. Four volumes, bound in leather. Spines have raised bands and gilt floral ornamentation, as well as leather labels with gilt titles. Each volume has marbled end papers with the same bookplate on verso of front cover. Collation: V. I: [1-24], [1], 2-404 pages, 1-5, VI-XIII leaves of plates; V. II: 4, 405-682 pages, XIV-XXI leaves of plates; V. III: [1-12], [1], 2-379, pages, I-X leaves of plates; V. IV: [1-4], [381], 382-603, i-cxcv pages, XI-XII, [XIII] leaves of plates. Each volume includes a half title page and title page with an engraved illustration. Prologue in first volume; table of contents and errata in first and third volumes; indexes in second and fourth volumes; frontispiece in third volume; text throughout. Together, the four volumes contain 12 maps, as well as numerous profile views, illustrations and portraits. Maps show cities, fortifications, roads, bridges, topography, vegetation, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, islands, shoals, depths, ports and anchorage. Some maps formatted as bird's-eye-views. Black and white engravings. Full scan of the work is available at The Internet Archive (see Pub Reference). For French single-volume atlas of Quito in the Collection, see Pub List No. 14377.000., https://archive.org/details/A313202

Map featuring the Juan Fernández Islands, off the coast of Chile. Shows topography, vegetation, drainage, coastline, islands, depths and anchorage. Relief shown pictorially. Includes explanatory notes, as well as a bar scale and compass rose with north oriented toward top of sheet. With decorative cartouche. Black and white engraving. Map is 23 x 31 cm, on fold-out sheet 27 x 40 cm. Appears in the third volume of Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional., Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional, by Antonio de Ulloa and Jorge Juan; published in Madrid by Antonio Marin, 1748. Title translates (loosely) to: Historical relation of the trip to South America made by order of S. Mag. to measure degrees of the terrestrial meridian, and to come by them in knowledge of the true figure and magnitude of the Earth, with several other astronomical and physical observations. Four volumes, bound in leather. Spines have raised bands and gilt floral ornamentation, as well as leather labels with gilt titles. Each volume has marbled end papers with the same bookplate on verso of front cover. Collation: V. I: [1-24], [1], 2-404 pages, 1-5, VI-XIII leaves of plates; V. II: 4, 405-682 pages, XIV-XXI leaves of plates; V. III: [1-12], [1], 2-379, pages, I-X leaves of plates; V. IV: [1-4], [381], 382-603, i-cxcv pages, XI-XII, [XIII] leaves of plates. Each volume includes a half title page and title page with an engraved illustration. Prologue in first volume; table of contents and errata in first and third volumes; indexes in second and fourth volumes; frontispiece in third volume; text throughout. Together, the four volumes contain 12 maps, as well as numerous profile views, illustrations and portraits. Maps show cities, fortifications, roads, bridges, topography, vegetation, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, islands, shoals, depths, ports and anchorage. Some maps formatted as bird's-eye-views. Black and white engravings. Full scan of the work is available at The Internet Archive (see Pub Reference). For French single-volume atlas of Quito in the Collection, see Pub List No. 14377.000., https://archive.org/details/A313202

View of a scene featuring figures, flora and fauna. Also shows topography, a structure and modes of transportation. Relief shown pictorially. Indexed to identify figures and animals, with key at upper right. Black and white engraving. View is 22 x 35 cm, on fold-out sheet 27 x 40 cm. Appears in the third volume of Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional., Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional, by Antonio de Ulloa and Jorge Juan; published in Madrid by Antonio Marin, 1748. Title translates (loosely) to: Historical relation of the trip to South America made by order of S. Mag. to measure degrees of the terrestrial meridian, and to come by them in knowledge of the true figure and magnitude of the Earth, with several other astronomical and physical observations. Four volumes, bound in leather. Spines have raised bands and gilt floral ornamentation, as well as leather labels with gilt titles. Each volume has marbled end papers with the same bookplate on verso of front cover. Collation: V. I: [1-24], [1], 2-404 pages, 1-5, VI-XIII leaves of plates; V. II: 4, 405-682 pages, XIV-XXI leaves of plates; V. III: [1-12], [1], 2-379, pages, I-X leaves of plates; V. IV: [1-4], [381], 382-603, i-cxcv pages, XI-XII, [XIII] leaves of plates. Each volume includes a half title page and title page with an engraved illustration. Prologue in first volume; table of contents and errata in first and third volumes; indexes in second and fourth volumes; frontispiece in third volume; text throughout. Together, the four volumes contain 12 maps, as well as numerous profile views, illustrations and portraits. Maps show cities, fortifications, roads, bridges, topography, vegetation, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, islands, shoals, depths, ports and anchorage. Some maps formatted as bird's-eye-views. Black and white engravings. Full scan of the work is available at The Internet Archive (see Pub Reference). For French single-volume atlas of Quito in the Collection, see Pub List No. 14377.000., https://archive.org/details/A313202

Historical text to the first book - in the third volume - of Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional. Describes the voyage in Peru. With a pictorial view featuring figures, topography, flora and fauna. View indexed, with key below. Black and white engraving. (Page number inferred; "Libro primero" taken from following page.), Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional, by Antonio de Ulloa and Jorge Juan; published in Madrid by Antonio Marin, 1748. Title translates (loosely) to: Historical relation of the trip to South America made by order of S. Mag. to measure degrees of the terrestrial meridian, and to come by them in knowledge of the true figure and magnitude of the Earth, with several other astronomical and physical observations. Four volumes, bound in leather. Spines have raised bands and gilt floral ornamentation, as well as leather labels with gilt titles. Each volume has marbled end papers with the same bookplate on verso of front cover. Collation: V. I: [1-24], [1], 2-404 pages, 1-5, VI-XIII leaves of plates; V. II: 4, 405-682 pages, XIV-XXI leaves of plates; V. III: [1-12], [1], 2-379, pages, I-X leaves of plates; V. IV: [1-4], [381], 382-603, i-cxcv pages, XI-XII, [XIII] leaves of plates. Each volume includes a half title page and title page with an engraved illustration. Prologue in first volume; table of contents and errata in first and third volumes; indexes in second and fourth volumes; frontispiece in third volume; text throughout. Together, the four volumes contain 12 maps, as well as numerous profile views, illustrations and portraits. Maps show cities, fortifications, roads, bridges, topography, vegetation, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, islands, shoals, depths, ports and anchorage. Some maps formatted as bird's-eye-views. Black and white engravings. Full scan of the work is available at The Internet Archive (see Pub Reference). For French single-volume atlas of Quito in the Collection, see Pub List No. 14377.000., https://archive.org/details/A313202

Errata to the third volume of Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional., Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional, by Antonio de Ulloa and Jorge Juan; published in Madrid by Antonio Marin, 1748. Title translates (loosely) to: Historical relation of the trip to South America made by order of S. Mag. to measure degrees of the terrestrial meridian, and to come by them in knowledge of the true figure and magnitude of the Earth, with several other astronomical and physical observations. Four volumes, bound in leather. Spines have raised bands and gilt floral ornamentation, as well as leather labels with gilt titles. Each volume has marbled end papers with the same bookplate on verso of front cover. Collation: V. I: [1-24], [1], 2-404 pages, 1-5, VI-XIII leaves of plates; V. II: 4, 405-682 pages, XIV-XXI leaves of plates; V. III: [1-12], [1], 2-379, pages, I-X leaves of plates; V. IV: [1-4], [381], 382-603, i-cxcv pages, XI-XII, [XIII] leaves of plates. Each volume includes a half title page and title page with an engraved illustration. Prologue in first volume; table of contents and errata in first and third volumes; indexes in second and fourth volumes; frontispiece in third volume; text throughout. Together, the four volumes contain 12 maps, as well as numerous profile views, illustrations and portraits. Maps show cities, fortifications, roads, bridges, topography, vegetation, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, islands, shoals, depths, ports and anchorage. Some maps formatted as bird's-eye-views. Black and white engravings. Full scan of the work is available at The Internet Archive (see Pub Reference). For French single-volume atlas of Quito in the Collection, see Pub List No. 14377.000., https://archive.org/details/A313202

Table of contents to the third volume of Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional. This page includes Libro III. Spans six pages., Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional, by Antonio de Ulloa and Jorge Juan; published in Madrid by Antonio Marin, 1748. Title translates (loosely) to: Historical relation of the trip to South America made by order of S. Mag. to measure degrees of the terrestrial meridian, and to come by them in knowledge of the true figure and magnitude of the Earth, with several other astronomical and physical observations. Four volumes, bound in leather. Spines have raised bands and gilt floral ornamentation, as well as leather labels with gilt titles. Each volume has marbled end papers with the same bookplate on verso of front cover. Collation: V. I: [1-24], [1], 2-404 pages, 1-5, VI-XIII leaves of plates; V. II: 4, 405-682 pages, XIV-XXI leaves of plates; V. III: [1-12], [1], 2-379, pages, I-X leaves of plates; V. IV: [1-4], [381], 382-603, i-cxcv pages, XI-XII, [XIII] leaves of plates. Each volume includes a half title page and title page with an engraved illustration. Prologue in first volume; table of contents and errata in first and third volumes; indexes in second and fourth volumes; frontispiece in third volume; text throughout. Together, the four volumes contain 12 maps, as well as numerous profile views, illustrations and portraits. Maps show cities, fortifications, roads, bridges, topography, vegetation, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, islands, shoals, depths, ports and anchorage. Some maps formatted as bird's-eye-views. Black and white engravings. Full scan of the work is available at The Internet Archive (see Pub Reference). For French single-volume atlas of Quito in the Collection, see Pub List No. 14377.000., https://archive.org/details/A313202

Table of contents to the third volume of Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional. This page includes Libro I and II. Spans six pages., Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional, by Antonio de Ulloa and Jorge Juan; published in Madrid by Antonio Marin, 1748. Title translates (loosely) to: Historical relation of the trip to South America made by order of S. Mag. to measure degrees of the terrestrial meridian, and to come by them in knowledge of the true figure and magnitude of the Earth, with several other astronomical and physical observations. Four volumes, bound in leather. Spines have raised bands and gilt floral ornamentation, as well as leather labels with gilt titles. Each volume has marbled end papers with the same bookplate on verso of front cover. Collation: V. I: [1-24], [1], 2-404 pages, 1-5, VI-XIII leaves of plates; V. II: 4, 405-682 pages, XIV-XXI leaves of plates; V. III: [1-12], [1], 2-379, pages, I-X leaves of plates; V. IV: [1-4], [381], 382-603, i-cxcv pages, XI-XII, [XIII] leaves of plates. Each volume includes a half title page and title page with an engraved illustration. Prologue in first volume; table of contents and errata in first and third volumes; indexes in second and fourth volumes; frontispiece in third volume; text throughout. Together, the four volumes contain 12 maps, as well as numerous profile views, illustrations and portraits. Maps show cities, fortifications, roads, bridges, topography, vegetation, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, islands, shoals, depths, ports and anchorage. Some maps formatted as bird's-eye-views. Black and white engravings. Full scan of the work is available at The Internet Archive (see Pub Reference). For French single-volume atlas of Quito in the Collection, see Pub List No. 14377.000., https://archive.org/details/A313202

Table of contents to the third volume of Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional. This page includes Libro II and III. Spans six pages., Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional, by Antonio de Ulloa and Jorge Juan; published in Madrid by Antonio Marin, 1748. Title translates (loosely) to: Historical relation of the trip to South America made by order of S. Mag. to measure degrees of the terrestrial meridian, and to come by them in knowledge of the true figure and magnitude of the Earth, with several other astronomical and physical observations. Four volumes, bound in leather. Spines have raised bands and gilt floral ornamentation, as well as leather labels with gilt titles. Each volume has marbled end papers with the same bookplate on verso of front cover. Collation: V. I: [1-24], [1], 2-404 pages, 1-5, VI-XIII leaves of plates; V. II: 4, 405-682 pages, XIV-XXI leaves of plates; V. III: [1-12], [1], 2-379, pages, I-X leaves of plates; V. IV: [1-4], [381], 382-603, i-cxcv pages, XI-XII, [XIII] leaves of plates. Each volume includes a half title page and title page with an engraved illustration. Prologue in first volume; table of contents and errata in first and third volumes; indexes in second and fourth volumes; frontispiece in third volume; text throughout. Together, the four volumes contain 12 maps, as well as numerous profile views, illustrations and portraits. Maps show cities, fortifications, roads, bridges, topography, vegetation, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, islands, shoals, depths, ports and anchorage. Some maps formatted as bird's-eye-views. Black and white engravings. Full scan of the work is available at The Internet Archive (see Pub Reference). For French single-volume atlas of Quito in the Collection, see Pub List No. 14377.000., https://archive.org/details/A313202

Table of contents to the third volume of Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional. This page includes Libro I. Spans six pages., Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional, by Antonio de Ulloa and Jorge Juan; published in Madrid by Antonio Marin, 1748. Title translates (loosely) to: Historical relation of the trip to South America made by order of S. Mag. to measure degrees of the terrestrial meridian, and to come by them in knowledge of the true figure and magnitude of the Earth, with several other astronomical and physical observations. Four volumes, bound in leather. Spines have raised bands and gilt floral ornamentation, as well as leather labels with gilt titles. Each volume has marbled end papers with the same bookplate on verso of front cover. Collation: V. I: [1-24], [1], 2-404 pages, 1-5, VI-XIII leaves of plates; V. II: 4, 405-682 pages, XIV-XXI leaves of plates; V. III: [1-12], [1], 2-379, pages, I-X leaves of plates; V. IV: [1-4], [381], 382-603, i-cxcv pages, XI-XII, [XIII] leaves of plates. Each volume includes a half title page and title page with an engraved illustration. Prologue in first volume; table of contents and errata in first and third volumes; indexes in second and fourth volumes; frontispiece in third volume; text throughout. Together, the four volumes contain 12 maps, as well as numerous profile views, illustrations and portraits. Maps show cities, fortifications, roads, bridges, topography, vegetation, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, islands, shoals, depths, ports and anchorage. Some maps formatted as bird's-eye-views. Black and white engravings. Full scan of the work is available at The Internet Archive (see Pub Reference). For French single-volume atlas of Quito in the Collection, see Pub List No. 14377.000., https://archive.org/details/A313202

Title page to the third volume of Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional. Title translates (loosely) to: Historical relation of the trip to South America made by order of S. Mag. to measure degrees of the terrestrial meridian, and to come by them in knowledge of the true figure and magnitude of the Earth, with several other astronomical and physical observations. Text printed in red and black. Includes an engraved illustration of figures, horses and a ship., Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional, by Antonio de Ulloa and Jorge Juan; published in Madrid by Antonio Marin, 1748. Title translates (loosely) to: Historical relation of the trip to South America made by order of S. Mag. to measure degrees of the terrestrial meridian, and to come by them in knowledge of the true figure and magnitude of the Earth, with several other astronomical and physical observations. Four volumes, bound in leather. Spines have raised bands and gilt floral ornamentation, as well as leather labels with gilt titles. Each volume has marbled end papers with the same bookplate on verso of front cover. Collation: V. I: [1-24], [1], 2-404 pages, 1-5, VI-XIII leaves of plates; V. II: 4, 405-682 pages, XIV-XXI leaves of plates; V. III: [1-12], [1], 2-379, pages, I-X leaves of plates; V. IV: [1-4], [381], 382-603, i-cxcv pages, XI-XII, [XIII] leaves of plates. Each volume includes a half title page and title page with an engraved illustration. Prologue in first volume; table of contents and errata in first and third volumes; indexes in second and fourth volumes; frontispiece in third volume; text throughout. Together, the four volumes contain 12 maps, as well as numerous profile views, illustrations and portraits. Maps show cities, fortifications, roads, bridges, topography, vegetation, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, islands, shoals, depths, ports and anchorage. Some maps formatted as bird's-eye-views. Black and white engravings. Full scan of the work is available at The Internet Archive (see Pub Reference). For French single-volume atlas of Quito in the Collection, see Pub List No. 14377.000., https://archive.org/details/A313202

Frontispiece to the third volume of Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional. Features four women surrounding a globe and holding cartographic instruments. Black and white engraving. Image is 22 x 16 cm, on sheet 27 x 21 cm., Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional, by Antonio de Ulloa and Jorge Juan; published in Madrid by Antonio Marin, 1748. Title translates (loosely) to: Historical relation of the trip to South America made by order of S. Mag. to measure degrees of the terrestrial meridian, and to come by them in knowledge of the true figure and magnitude of the Earth, with several other astronomical and physical observations. Four volumes, bound in leather. Spines have raised bands and gilt floral ornamentation, as well as leather labels with gilt titles. Each volume has marbled end papers with the same bookplate on verso of front cover. Collation: V. I: [1-24], [1], 2-404 pages, 1-5, VI-XIII leaves of plates; V. II: 4, 405-682 pages, XIV-XXI leaves of plates; V. III: [1-12], [1], 2-379, pages, I-X leaves of plates; V. IV: [1-4], [381], 382-603, i-cxcv pages, XI-XII, [XIII] leaves of plates. Each volume includes a half title page and title page with an engraved illustration. Prologue in first volume; table of contents and errata in first and third volumes; indexes in second and fourth volumes; frontispiece in third volume; text throughout. Together, the four volumes contain 12 maps, as well as numerous profile views, illustrations and portraits. Maps show cities, fortifications, roads, bridges, topography, vegetation, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, islands, shoals, depths, ports and anchorage. Some maps formatted as bird's-eye-views. Black and white engravings. Full scan of the work is available at The Internet Archive (see Pub Reference). For French single-volume atlas of Quito in the Collection, see Pub List No. 14377.000., https://archive.org/details/A313202

Half title page to the third volume of Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional. Title translates to: Historical relation of the voyage made by order of S. Mag. to South America., Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional, by Antonio de Ulloa and Jorge Juan; published in Madrid by Antonio Marin, 1748. Title translates (loosely) to: Historical relation of the trip to South America made by order of S. Mag. to measure degrees of the terrestrial meridian, and to come by them in knowledge of the true figure and magnitude of the Earth, with several other astronomical and physical observations. Four volumes, bound in leather. Spines have raised bands and gilt floral ornamentation, as well as leather labels with gilt titles. Each volume has marbled end papers with the same bookplate on verso of front cover. Collation: V. I: [1-24], [1], 2-404 pages, 1-5, VI-XIII leaves of plates; V. II: 4, 405-682 pages, XIV-XXI leaves of plates; V. III: [1-12], [1], 2-379, pages, I-X leaves of plates; V. IV: [1-4], [381], 382-603, i-cxcv pages, XI-XII, [XIII] leaves of plates. Each volume includes a half title page and title page with an engraved illustration. Prologue in first volume; table of contents and errata in first and third volumes; indexes in second and fourth volumes; frontispiece in third volume; text throughout. Together, the four volumes contain 12 maps, as well as numerous profile views, illustrations and portraits. Maps show cities, fortifications, roads, bridges, topography, vegetation, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, islands, shoals, depths, ports and anchorage. Some maps formatted as bird's-eye-views. Black and white engravings. Full scan of the work is available at The Internet Archive (see Pub Reference). For French single-volume atlas of Quito in the Collection, see Pub List No. 14377.000., https://archive.org/details/A313202

View featuring the Fortress and Palace and of the Ingas Kings in the Territory of Cañar. Shows buildings, topography, vegetation and drainage. Relief shown pictorially. Indexed to indicate places names. With decorative cartouche. Black and white engraving. View is 20 x 28 cm, on fold-out sheet 27 x 40 cm. Appears in the second volume of Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional., Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional, by Antonio de Ulloa and Jorge Juan; published in Madrid by Antonio Marin, 1748. Title translates (loosely) to: Historical relation of the trip to South America made by order of S. Mag. to measure degrees of the terrestrial meridian, and to come by them in knowledge of the true figure and magnitude of the Earth, with several other astronomical and physical observations. Four volumes, bound in leather. Spines have raised bands and gilt floral ornamentation, as well as leather labels with gilt titles. Each volume has marbled end papers with the same bookplate on verso of front cover. Collation: V. I: [1-24], [1], 2-404 pages, 1-5, VI-XIII leaves of plates; V. II: 4, 405-682 pages, XIV-XXI leaves of plates; V. III: [1-12], [1], 2-379, pages, I-X leaves of plates; V. IV: [1-4], [381], 382-603, i-cxcv pages, XI-XII, [XIII] leaves of plates. Each volume includes a half title page and title page with an engraved illustration. Prologue in first volume; table of contents and errata in first and third volumes; indexes in second and fourth volumes; frontispiece in third volume; text throughout. Together, the four volumes contain 12 maps, as well as numerous profile views, illustrations and portraits. Maps show cities, fortifications, roads, bridges, topography, vegetation, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, islands, shoals, depths, ports and anchorage. Some maps formatted as bird's-eye-views. Black and white engravings. Full scan of the work is available at The Internet Archive (see Pub Reference). For French single-volume atlas of Quito in the Collection, see Pub List No. 14377.000., https://archive.org/details/A313202

Covers to the third volume of Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional. Bound in leather. Spine has raised bands and gilt floral ornamentation, as well as leather label with gilt title., Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional, by Antonio de Ulloa and Jorge Juan; published in Madrid by Antonio Marin, 1748. Title translates (loosely) to: Historical relation of the trip to South America made by order of S. Mag. to measure degrees of the terrestrial meridian, and to come by them in knowledge of the true figure and magnitude of the Earth, with several other astronomical and physical observations. Four volumes, bound in leather. Spines have raised bands and gilt floral ornamentation, as well as leather labels with gilt titles. Each volume has marbled end papers with the same bookplate on verso of front cover. Collation: V. I: [1-24], [1], 2-404 pages, 1-5, VI-XIII leaves of plates; V. II: 4, 405-682 pages, XIV-XXI leaves of plates; V. III: [1-12], [1], 2-379, pages, I-X leaves of plates; V. IV: [1-4], [381], 382-603, i-cxcv pages, XI-XII, [XIII] leaves of plates. Each volume includes a half title page and title page with an engraved illustration. Prologue in first volume; table of contents and errata in first and third volumes; indexes in second and fourth volumes; frontispiece in third volume; text throughout. Together, the four volumes contain 12 maps, as well as numerous profile views, illustrations and portraits. Maps show cities, fortifications, roads, bridges, topography, vegetation, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, islands, shoals, depths, ports and anchorage. Some maps formatted as bird's-eye-views. Black and white engravings. Full scan of the work is available at The Internet Archive (see Pub Reference). For French single-volume atlas of Quito in the Collection, see Pub List No. 14377.000., https://archive.org/details/A313202

View featuring the Palace and Fortress of the Ingas Kings. Shows buildings, topography, vegetation and drainage. Relief shown pictorially. Indexed to indicate places names, with key at upper left and right. With arrow pointing out the water direction in the river. Black and white engraving. View is 20 x 28 cm, on fold-out sheet 27 x 40 cm. Appears in the second volume of Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional., Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional, by Antonio de Ulloa and Jorge Juan; published in Madrid by Antonio Marin, 1748. Title translates (loosely) to: Historical relation of the trip to South America made by order of S. Mag. to measure degrees of the terrestrial meridian, and to come by them in knowledge of the true figure and magnitude of the Earth, with several other astronomical and physical observations. Four volumes, bound in leather. Spines have raised bands and gilt floral ornamentation, as well as leather labels with gilt titles. Each volume has marbled end papers with the same bookplate on verso of front cover. Collation: V. I: [1-24], [1], 2-404 pages, 1-5, VI-XIII leaves of plates; V. II: 4, 405-682 pages, XIV-XXI leaves of plates; V. III: [1-12], [1], 2-379, pages, I-X leaves of plates; V. IV: [1-4], [381], 382-603, i-cxcv pages, XI-XII, [XIII] leaves of plates. Each volume includes a half title page and title page with an engraved illustration. Prologue in first volume; table of contents and errata in first and third volumes; indexes in second and fourth volumes; frontispiece in third volume; text throughout. Together, the four volumes contain 12 maps, as well as numerous profile views, illustrations and portraits. Maps show cities, fortifications, roads, bridges, topography, vegetation, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, islands, shoals, depths, ports and anchorage. Some maps formatted as bird's-eye-views. Black and white engravings. Full scan of the work is available at The Internet Archive (see Pub Reference). For French single-volume atlas of Quito in the Collection, see Pub List No. 14377.000., https://archive.org/details/A313202

View featuring the Palace of the Ingas Kings. Shows buildings, topography, vegetation and drainage. Relief shown pictorially. Indexed to indicate places names, with key at upper left. Black and white engraving. View is 20 x 58 cm, on fold-out sheet 27 x 68 cm. Appears in the second volume of Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional., Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional, by Antonio de Ulloa and Jorge Juan; published in Madrid by Antonio Marin, 1748. Title translates (loosely) to: Historical relation of the trip to South America made by order of S. Mag. to measure degrees of the terrestrial meridian, and to come by them in knowledge of the true figure and magnitude of the Earth, with several other astronomical and physical observations. Four volumes, bound in leather. Spines have raised bands and gilt floral ornamentation, as well as leather labels with gilt titles. Each volume has marbled end papers with the same bookplate on verso of front cover. Collation: V. I: [1-24], [1], 2-404 pages, 1-5, VI-XIII leaves of plates; V. II: 4, 405-682 pages, XIV-XXI leaves of plates; V. III: [1-12], [1], 2-379, pages, I-X leaves of plates; V. IV: [1-4], [381], 382-603, i-cxcv pages, XI-XII, [XIII] leaves of plates. Each volume includes a half title page and title page with an engraved illustration. Prologue in first volume; table of contents and errata in first and third volumes; indexes in second and fourth volumes; frontispiece in third volume; text throughout. Together, the four volumes contain 12 maps, as well as numerous profile views, illustrations and portraits. Maps show cities, fortifications, roads, bridges, topography, vegetation, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, islands, shoals, depths, ports and anchorage. Some maps formatted as bird's-eye-views. Black and white engravings. Full scan of the work is available at The Internet Archive (see Pub Reference). For French single-volume atlas of Quito in the Collection, see Pub List No. 14377.000., https://archive.org/details/A313202

View featuring a temple of ancient indigenous people. Shows buildings, topography and vegetation. Relief shown pictorially. Indexed to indicate places names, with key at upper left. Black and white engraving. View is 20 x 32 cm, on fold-out sheet 27 x 40 cm. Appears in the second volume of Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional., Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional, by Antonio de Ulloa and Jorge Juan; published in Madrid by Antonio Marin, 1748. Title translates (loosely) to: Historical relation of the trip to South America made by order of S. Mag. to measure degrees of the terrestrial meridian, and to come by them in knowledge of the true figure and magnitude of the Earth, with several other astronomical and physical observations. Four volumes, bound in leather. Spines have raised bands and gilt floral ornamentation, as well as leather labels with gilt titles. Each volume has marbled end papers with the same bookplate on verso of front cover. Collation: V. I: [1-24], [1], 2-404 pages, 1-5, VI-XIII leaves of plates; V. II: 4, 405-682 pages, XIV-XXI leaves of plates; V. III: [1-12], [1], 2-379, pages, I-X leaves of plates; V. IV: [1-4], [381], 382-603, i-cxcv pages, XI-XII, [XIII] leaves of plates. Each volume includes a half title page and title page with an engraved illustration. Prologue in first volume; table of contents and errata in first and third volumes; indexes in second and fourth volumes; frontispiece in third volume; text throughout. Together, the four volumes contain 12 maps, as well as numerous profile views, illustrations and portraits. Maps show cities, fortifications, roads, bridges, topography, vegetation, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, islands, shoals, depths, ports and anchorage. Some maps formatted as bird's-eye-views. Black and white engravings. Full scan of the work is available at The Internet Archive (see Pub Reference). For French single-volume atlas of Quito in the Collection, see Pub List No. 14377.000., https://archive.org/details/A313202

Illustration featuring objects belonging to indigenous peoples, found in their tombs. Shows a variety of tools and other instruments, as well as a view in the background, which includes a shelter. With one figure. Indexed to indicate the names of objects, with key above. Black and white engraving. Illustration is 20 x 32 cm, on fold-out sheet 27 x 40. cm. Appears in the second volume of Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional., Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional, by Antonio de Ulloa and Jorge Juan; published in Madrid by Antonio Marin, 1748. Title translates (loosely) to: Historical relation of the trip to South America made by order of S. Mag. to measure degrees of the terrestrial meridian, and to come by them in knowledge of the true figure and magnitude of the Earth, with several other astronomical and physical observations. Four volumes, bound in leather. Spines have raised bands and gilt floral ornamentation, as well as leather labels with gilt titles. Each volume has marbled end papers with the same bookplate on verso of front cover. Collation: V. I: [1-24], [1], 2-404 pages, 1-5, VI-XIII leaves of plates; V. II: 4, 405-682 pages, XIV-XXI leaves of plates; V. III: [1-12], [1], 2-379, pages, I-X leaves of plates; V. IV: [1-4], [381], 382-603, i-cxcv pages, XI-XII, [XIII] leaves of plates. Each volume includes a half title page and title page with an engraved illustration. Prologue in first volume; table of contents and errata in first and third volumes; indexes in second and fourth volumes; frontispiece in third volume; text throughout. Together, the four volumes contain 12 maps, as well as numerous profile views, illustrations and portraits. Maps show cities, fortifications, roads, bridges, topography, vegetation, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, islands, shoals, depths, ports and anchorage. Some maps formatted as bird's-eye-views. Black and white engravings. Full scan of the work is available at The Internet Archive (see Pub Reference). For French single-volume atlas of Quito in the Collection, see Pub List No. 14377.000., https://archive.org/details/A313202

View featuring the observed Lunar Arc Phenomenon. Shows buildings and topography. Relief shown pictorially. With figures. Includes explanatory notes. Black and white engraving. View is 20 x 32 cm, on fold-out sheet 27 x 41 cm. Appears in the second volume of Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional., Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional, by Antonio de Ulloa and Jorge Juan; published in Madrid by Antonio Marin, 1748. Title translates (loosely) to: Historical relation of the trip to South America made by order of S. Mag. to measure degrees of the terrestrial meridian, and to come by them in knowledge of the true figure and magnitude of the Earth, with several other astronomical and physical observations. Four volumes, bound in leather. Spines have raised bands and gilt floral ornamentation, as well as leather labels with gilt titles. Each volume has marbled end papers with the same bookplate on verso of front cover. Collation: V. I: [1-24], [1], 2-404 pages, 1-5, VI-XIII leaves of plates; V. II: 4, 405-682 pages, XIV-XXI leaves of plates; V. III: [1-12], [1], 2-379, pages, I-X leaves of plates; V. IV: [1-4], [381], 382-603, i-cxcv pages, XI-XII, [XIII] leaves of plates. Each volume includes a half title page and title page with an engraved illustration. Prologue in first volume; table of contents and errata in first and third volumes; indexes in second and fourth volumes; frontispiece in third volume; text throughout. Together, the four volumes contain 12 maps, as well as numerous profile views, illustrations and portraits. Maps show cities, fortifications, roads, bridges, topography, vegetation, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, islands, shoals, depths, ports and anchorage. Some maps formatted as bird's-eye-views. Black and white engravings. Full scan of the work is available at The Internet Archive (see Pub Reference). For French single-volume atlas of Quito in the Collection, see Pub List No. 14377.000., https://archive.org/details/A313202

Historical text to the sixth part - in the second volume - of Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional. Describes the voyage in the city of Quito. With a pictorial view featuring figures, topography, flora and fauna. View indexed, with key below. Black and white engraving. Text has historiated initial. (Page number inferred.), Relacion historica del viage hecho de orden de S. Mag. a la America Meridional, by Antonio de Ulloa and Jorge Juan; published in Madrid by Antonio Marin, 1748. Title translates (loosely) to: Historical relation of the trip to South America made by order of S. Mag. to measure degrees of the terrestrial meridian, and to come by them in knowledge of the true figure and magnitude of the Earth, with several other astronomical and physical observations. Four volumes, bound in leather. Spines have raised bands and gilt floral ornamentation, as well as leather labels with gilt titles. Each volume has marbled end papers with the same bookplate on verso of front cover. Collation: V. I: [1-24], [1], 2-404 pages, 1-5, VI-XIII leaves of plates; V. II: 4, 405-682 pages, XIV-XXI leaves of plates; V. III: [1-12], [1], 2-379, pages, I-X leaves of plates; V. IV: [1-4], [381], 382-603, i-cxcv pages, XI-XII, [XIII] leaves of plates. Each volume includes a half title page and title page with an engraved illustration. Prologue in first volume; table of contents and errata in first and third volumes; indexes in second and fourth volumes; frontispiece in third volume; text throughout. Together, the four volumes contain 12 maps, as well as numerous profile views, illustrations and portraits. Maps show cities, fortifications, roads, bridges, topography, vegetation, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, islands, shoals, depths, ports and anchorage. Some maps formatted as bird's-eye-views. Black and white engravings. Full scan of the work is available at The Internet Archive (see Pub Reference). For French single-volume atlas of Quito in the Collection, see Pub List No. 14377.000., https://archive.org/details/A313202