Shelfmark
Fk.4.01
Title
Atlas geographus: or, A compleat system of geography, ancient and modern. Containing what is of most use in Bleau, Varenius, Cellarius, Cluverius, Baudrand, Brietius, Sanson, &c. With the discoveries and improvements of the best modern authors to this time. Illustrated with about 100 new maps; all which are done from the latest observations, by Herman Moll, geographer; and many other cuts, by the best artists. To be published monthly. This first for May, 1708. begins with an introduction to ancient and modern geography; and explains the nature of the earth, sea, and air.
Varying form of title
Compleat system of geography, ancient and modern
Publication, distribution, etc.
[London] : In the Savoy: Printed by John Nutt; and sold by Benjamin Barker and Charles King in in [sic] Westminster-Hall; Benjamin Tooke at the Middle-Temple Gate; William Taylor at the Ship, and Henry Clements at the Half-Moon in St. Paul's Church-yard; Richard Parker and Ralph Smith under the Piazza of the Royal-Exchange; and John Morphew near Stationers-Hall, MDCCVIII [1708].
Physical description
698; 699-945p plates : ill., maps ; 22cm. (4to).
Note
Appears to be the first part lacking from ESTC record. Eton has pages up to 698 only.
Note
Previously: Dm.4.1.
Note
Includes fold-out maps.
Note
Added title page: Atlas Geographus: or, A compleat system of geography, ... To be published monthly. This thirteenth for May, 1709. finished the circle of Franconia, and contains those of Burgundy, upper and lower Rhine, and Westphalia; Hassia, upper and lower; the electorates of Mentz, Treves, and Cologne; the Palatinate of the Rhine; the dominions of the House of Nassan; the dutchies of Deux-Ponts, Lorrain, Bar, Juliers, &c. With two maps of the ancient inhabitants betwixt the Rhine and the Elb, from Julius Cæsar to Trajan; drawn by Cluverius. In the Savoy: Printed by John Nutt; ... MDCCIX. Where may be had the preceding months. (Price I s. each.).
Note
Text printed on added title page in the margin below: For the satisfaction of several gentlemen, there will be added at the end of Europe, an alphabetical table of the coins, weights and measure, in it; with the proportion they bear to those of Great Britain.
Note
Text printed on added title page in the margin to the right: N.B. Those that, take in this Atlas monthly, are desired not to bind them till Europe is compleated, ...
Citation/references note
ESTC N479200
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of Eton College.
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of Edward Waddington, recording donation to Eton College in 1731.
Provenance
Ms. inscription: "Catalogued Feb. 1924".
Binding
18th century quarter brown calf; red and blue marbled paper covered boards; four raised bands; spine title: "Atlas geograph 1st year".
Subject
Geography Early works to 1800.
Subject
Geography, Ancient Maps Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Nutt, John bookseller.
Added entry--name
Barker, Benjamin, fl. 1701 - 1758 bookseller.
Added entry--name
King, Charles, ? - d. 1735 bookseller.
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Tooke, Benjamin, ? - d. 1716 printer.
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Taylor, William, ? - d. 1723 printer.
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Clements, Henry, 1686 - 1719 printer.
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Parker, Richard, fl. 1692 - 1725 bookseller.
Added entry--name
Smith, Ralph, 1610 - 1685 printer.
Added entry--name
Morphew, John printer.
Added entry--name
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B21792