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 divisons of the empires, kingdoms and states in the World. Constructed from the best systematic works, and the most authentic voyages and travels. With the new discoveries to the date of publication.
Thomson, John,1777-
Cumming, John,publisher.
Baldwin & Cradock.
Edinburgh : : printed by H. & J. Pillans, for John Thomson, Edinburgh; ; [London] : Baldwin & Cradock, London; ; [Dublin] : and John Cumming, Dublin.,
1829..
Relief shown by shading.
Dedicated to "Alexander Keith of Dunnottar and Ravelston Esq." by John Thomson ; with coat of arms engraved by Hewitt.
A further issue of Thomson's atlas which was first published in 1817.
Some of the maps  have been re-worked; original engravers names have been removed.
Atlas imprint at bottom of each plate often preceded by a star symbol.
Below title page imprint: label "Sold by John Hislop, bookseller, Greenock".
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.
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.
Plate numbers have been added to the plates rather than pasted on after printing.
Phillips,
Royal Scottish Geographical Society.
Atlases