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. (imprint)
London (Place), 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].
Appears to be the first part lacking from ESTC record. Eton has pages up to 698 only.
Previously: Dm.4.1.
Includes fold-out maps.
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.).
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.
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.
Armorial bookplate of Edward Waddington, recording donation to Eton College in 1731.
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.
Geography, Ancient, Maps, Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Nutt, John, bookseller.
Barker, Benjamin, bookseller.
King, Charles, bookseller.
Tooke, Benjamin, printer.
Taylor, William, printer.
Clements, Henry, printer.
Parker, Richard, bookseller.
Smith, Ralph, printer.
Morphew, John, printer.
Moll, Herman
Added entry--place
England, London.
001
B21792
003
LIBRARY CODE
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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.
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Compleat system of geography, ancient and modern
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London
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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,
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MDCCVIII [1708].
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698; 699-945p plates :
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ill., maps ;
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22cm. (4to).
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Appears to be the first part lacking from ESTC record. Eton has pages up to 698 only.
500##
$a
Previously: Dm.4.1.
500##
$a
Includes fold-out maps.
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$a
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.).
500##
$a
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.
500##
$a
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, ...
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ESTC N479200
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Armorial bookplate of Eton College.
561##
$a
Armorial bookplate of Edward Waddington, recording donation to Eton College in 1731.
561##
$a
Ms. inscription: "Catalogued Feb. 1924".
563##
$a
18th century quarter brown calf; red and blue marbled paper covered boards; four raised bands; spine title: "Atlas geograph 1st year".
