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.
Cumming, John,publisher.
Thomson, John,1777-
John Thomson and Company (Edinburgh)
Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy
Edinburgh : : printed by George Ramsay and Company, for John Thomson and Company, Edinburgh; ; [London] : Baldwin, Cradock and Joy, London; ; [Dublin] : and John Cumming, Dublin.,
1821. [i.e.1823].
Relief shown by shading.
Dedicated to "Alexander Keith of Dunnottar and Ravelston Esq." by John Thomson ; with coat of arms engraved by Hewitt.
Dated from internal evidence: the map of the Discoveries of Captains Ross, Parry & Franklin includes their discoveries in the years 1821 and 1822, implying a later date of issue for this copy of the atlas.
A further issue of Thomson's atlas which was first published in 1817.
Frontispiece: "A comparative view of the principal mountains and other elevations in the World", engraved by W. & D. Lizars.
Map plates folded in half and mounted on guards.
Single plate maps in previous edition of Ireland, Scotland, England and Turkey in Europe have been replaced by two plates.
Some title cartouches have been reworked and the engravers names and dates removed.
Atlas imprint at bottom of each plate often preceded by a star symbol.
Includes "Memoir of the progress of geography" 23 p. with accompanying list of maps and charts.
Includes "Consulting Index" 22 p., bound at the back of the atlas.
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