COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Short Title:
Table of Contents: Contents. Advertisement.
Obj Height cm:
40
Obj Width cm:
33
Reference:
P6028.
Full Title:
(Table of Contents) Contents. Advertisement.
List No:
0908.003
Series No:
3
Pub Date:
1808
Pub Title:
Smith's New General Atlas Containing Distinct Maps Of all the Principal Empires, Kingdoms, & States Throughout the World Carefully delineated from the best Authorities extant. London, Printed for C. Smith, Mapseller extraordinary, To his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, No. 172, Strand. 1808. (title page only) Halliwell fect.
Pub Reference:
P6028.
Pub Note:
.The first edition; Phillips shows editions of 1808, 1816, 1818, 1826, 1830, and 1836. The last edition had 46 maps on 56 sheets. This was obviously a popular atlas that had a long publishing run. Smith also made globes, several of which were used (with credit given) as sources by Josiah Loring of Boston. Maps are hand painted with outline color.
Pub List No:
0908.000
Pub Maps:
43
Pub Height cm:
40
Pub Width cm:
33
Image No:
0908003
Publisher Location:
London
Publisher:
C. Smith
Type:
Advertisement
Type:
Index Page
Publication Author:
Smith, Charles
Pub Type:
World Atlas
Author:
Smith, Charles
Date:
1808
Table of Contents: Contents. Advertisement.
