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George Philip & Son

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A Comparative View of the Heights of the Principal Mountains and Other Elevations

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Edinburgh / 1853

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25 x 19.5 inches

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Striking large format engraving of the relative heights of the mountains of the world, including a number of volcanoes.

The highest known mountain is Dhawalagiri in Nepal, at 27,677 feet. Over 60 places located, with an interesting explanation at the bottom.

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