COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Short Title:
Contents: New general atlas
Obj Height cm:
54
Obj Width cm:
43
Note:
Lists contents of major parts of the atlas. Includes dedication by Thompson to Alexander Keith and (Keith's?) coat of arms by "Hewitt sculp., Grafton Str. East."
Full Title:
(Contents to) A new general atlas, consisting of a series of geographical designs, on various projections, exhibiting the form and component parts of the globe; and a collection of maps and charts, delineating the natural and political divisions of the empires, kingdoms, and states in the World. Constructed from the best systematic works, and the most authentic voyages and travels. With a memoir of the progress of geography, a summary of physical geography, and a consulting index to facilitate the finding out of places. Edinburgh: Printed by George Ramsay and Company, for John Thomson and Company, Edinburgh; Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, London; and John Cumming, Dublin. 1817.
List No:
1007C
Series No:
3
Pub Date:
1817
Pub Title:
A new general atlas, consisting of a series of geographical designs, on various projections, exhibiting the form and component parts of the globe; and a collection of maps and charts, delineating the natural and political divisions of the empires, kingdoms, and states in the World. Constructed from the best systematic works, and the most authentic voyages and travels. With a memoir of the progress of geography, a summary of physical geography, and a consulting index to facilitate the finding out of places. Edinburgh: Printed by George Ramsay and Company, for John Thomson and Company, Edinburgh; Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, London; and John Cumming, Dublin. 1817.
Pub Reference:
P731; Newberry Library: Ayer +135 T4 1817.
Pub Note:
See note field above.
Pub List No:
1007.000
Pub Maps:
84
Pub Height cm:
55
Pub Width cm:
45
Image No:
1007C
Institution:
Rumsey Collection
Ownership Statement:
Copyright 2005
Publisher Location:
London
Publisher:
Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy
Publisher Location:
Dublin
Publisher:
John Cumming
Publisher Location:
Edinburgh
Publisher:
John Thomson
Type:
Index Page
World Area:
World
Engraver or Printer:
Hewitt, N. R.
Engraver or Printer:
John Thomson & Co.
Publication Author:
Thomson, John
Pub Type:
World Atlas
Author:
Thomson, John
Date:
1817
Contents: New general atlas
