[Southern Asia.] Sheet Calcutta composite of parts of sheets Delhi, Brahmaputra, Yunnan, Bombay, Calcutta and Rangoon to cover 80°E–96°E, 20°N–30°N approximately for Bengal, Bihar and Assam. Re-bordered, with scale and key panels added. Stamped 'For official use only' apparently after make-up as composite.
A Bengal Atlas: Containing Maps Of The Theatre Of War And Commerce On That Side Of Hindoostan.
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By James Rennell. 1781. Folio edition. Contents: Title-page; Contents: 'N.B. The Letter Press, containing Tables of Distances, &c. is bound up by itself, in Quarto.' Letterpress. A Map Of Bengal And Bahar In VIII Parts. J. Rennell. 10 November 1779. Engraved title-page and index to ...
No.I. The Delta Of The Ganges; With The Adjacent Countries On The East: Comprehending The Southern Inland Navigation. J. Rennell. 1 December 1778. Scale of [40] British Miles [= 3.4 inches (approximately 1:750,000)]. Inset: Samoolagur Or Sumookgur Fort Near Bankibazar. Scale of [500] Yards [= 0.85 inches (approximately 1:21,000)].
No.II. The Jungleterry District; With The Adjacent Provinces Of Birboom, Rajemal, Boglipour &c: Comprehending The Countries Situated Between Moorshedabad And Bahar. J. Rennell. 1 June 1779. Scale of [20] British Miles [= 1.7 inches (approximately 1:750,000)].
No.III. A Map Of South Bahar, Including The Course Of The Ganges To Chunargur. J. Rennell. 20 September 1779. Scale of [40] British Miles [= 3.4 inches (approximately 1:750,000)].
No.V. The Northern Provinces Of Bengal; With Bootan, Morung, & Assam Frontiers. J. Rennell. 15 August 1779. Scale of [40] British Miles [= 3.4 inches (approximately 1:750,000)].
No.VI. The Low Countries Beyond The Ganges, From The Mauldah River To Silhet: Comprehending The Midland And Eastern Inland Navigation. J. Rennell. 12 July 1779. Scale of [40] British Miles [= 3.4 inches (approximately 1:750,000)].
No.VII. The Provinces Of Bengal, Situated On The West Side Of The Hoogly River: With The Maharatta Frontier. J. Rennell. 14 October 1779. Scale of [30] British Miles [= 2.55 inches (approximately 1:750,000)].