B21792

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, bookseller.

Added entry--name

King, Charles, bookseller.

Added entry--name

Tooke, Benjamin, printer.

Added entry--name

Taylor, William, printer.

Added entry--name

Clements, Henry, printer.

Added entry--name

Parker, Richard, bookseller.

Added entry--name

Smith, Ralph, printer.

Added entry--name

Morphew, John, printer.

Added entry--name

Moll, Herman

Added entry--place

England, London.

001B21792

003LIBRARY CODE

096##$aFk.4.01

24510$aAtlas 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.

2463#$aCompleat system of geography, ancient and modern

260##$a[London] :$bIn 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,$cMDCCVIII [1708].

300##$a698; 699-945p plates :$bill., maps ;$c22cm. (4to).

500##$aAppears to be the first part lacking from ESTC record. Eton has pages up to 698 only.

500##$aPreviously: Dm.4.1.

500##$aIncludes fold-out maps.

500##$aAdded 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.).

500##$aText 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.

500##$aText 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, ...

5104#$aESTC N479200

561##$aArmorial bookplate of Eton College.

561##$aArmorial bookplate of Edward Waddington, recording donation to Eton College in 1731.

561##$aMs. inscription: "Catalogued Feb. 1924".

563##$a18th century quarter brown calf; red and blue marbled paper covered boards; four raised bands; spine title: "Atlas geograph 1st year".

650#0$aGeography$xEarly works to 1800.

650#0$aGeography, Ancient$xMaps$xEarly works to 1800.

7001#$aNutt, John$ebookseller.

7001#$aBarker, Benjamin$ebookseller.

7001#$aKing, Charles$ebookseller.

7001#$aTooke, Benjamin$eprinter.

7001#$aTaylor, William$eprinter.

7001#$aClements, Henry$eprinter.

7001#$aParker, Richard$ebookseller.

7001#$aSmith, Ralph$eprinter.

7001#$aMorphew, John$eprinter.

7001#$aMoll, Herman

752##$aEngland$dLondon.