Shelfmark
Gc.4.24
Author
Title
The construction of maps and globes. In two parts. First, contains the various ways of projecting maps, exhibited in fifteen different methods, with their uses. Second, treats of making divers sorts of globes, both as to the geometrical and mechanical work. Illustrated with eighteen copper plates. To which is added, an appendix, wherein the present state of geography is consider'd. Being a seasonable enquiry into maps, books of geography and travel. Intermix'd with some necessary cautions, helps, and directions for future map-makers, geographers, and travellers..
Publication, distribution, etc.
London, : printed for T. Horne, J. Knapton, R. Knaplock, J. Wyat, T. Varnam and J. Osborn D. Midwinter, R. Robinson, W. Taylor, J. Bowyer H. Clements, W. Mears, R. Gosling, W. Innys, J. Browne and W. Churchill., 1717..
Physical description
[32], 144, 113-216 p., [18] leaves of plates : maps ; 20 cm. (8vo)
Note
Attributed to Bradock Mead, afterwards John Green.
Note
John Green was a pseudonym used by Bradock Mead. Cf. Tooley, R.V. Maps and map-makers.
Note
Signatures: a-b⁸ B-Q⁸ R⁴.
Note
Pages 113-144 repeated in pagination but text and register are continuous.
Note
The maps are engraved; also includes woodcut diagrams.
Citation/references note
ESTC, T114291
Provenance
18th century engraved armorial bookplate recording bequest by Edward Waddington in 1731; engraved armorial bookplate of Eton College.
Binding
18th century Cambridge style blind-panelled and sprinkled calf; five raised bands; end-bands; sprinkled text edges.
Copy-specific note
Previous shelfmark: Dk.4.23.
Subject
Cartography Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Horne, Thomas, ? - d. 1720 bookseller.
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Knapton, James, ? - -1738 bookseller.
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Knaplock, Robert, ? - -1737 bookseller.
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Wyat, John, ? - d. ca. 1732 bookseller.
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Varnam, Thomas, fl. 1711 - 1725? bookseller.
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Osborn, John, ? - d. 1739 bookseller.
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Midwinter, Daniel, active 1698 - 1725 bookseller.
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Robinson, R. bookseller.
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Taylor, William, ? - d. 1723 bookseller.
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Bowyer, Jonah, fl. 1702 - 1722 bookseller.
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Clements, Henry, 1686 - 1719 bookseller.
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Mears, W. (William), fl. 1713 - 1758 bookseller.
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Gosling, Robert, ? - d. 1741 bookseller.
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Waddington, Edward, 1670 or 71 - 1731 former owner.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B48919