Atlas geographus, or, A compleat system of geography, ancient and modern
Subtitle: 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, done from the latest observations, by Herman Moll, geographer ; and many other cuts, by the best artists
Contributors: Nutt, E. (Elizabeth), active 1720-1738, printer; Barker, B. (Benjamin), -1764, bookseller; King, Charles, -1735, bookseller; Tooke, Benjamin, -1716, bookseller; Taylor, William, -1723, bookseller; Clements, Henry, 1686-1719, bookseller; Parker, Richard, active 1692-1725, bookseller; Smith, Ralph, active 1697-1721, bookseller; Morphew, John, bookseller; Nicholson, John, -approximately 1717, bookseller; Moll, Herman, -1732; Samuel Johnson and William Samuel Johnson Libraries (Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library)
Publisher: Printed by John Nutt; and sold by Benjamin Barker and Charles King in Westminster-Hall; Benjamin Tooke at the Middle-Temple Gate; William Taylor at the Ship in Pater-Noster-Row; 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
Published: 1711
Place of publication: London] In the Savoy
Language: eng
Subjects: Geography; Early works to 1800; Ancient Geography; Maps; Atlases; Description and travel; Books; Prices; Travel
Other titles: Atlas geographus. A complete system of geography, ancient and modern; Compleat system of geography, ancient and modern; Complete system of geography, ancient and modern; Atlas geographus; or, A compleat system of geography, (ancient and modern) for Africa. Containing what is the most use in Bleau, Varenius ... Illustrated with about 17 new maps, cuts, Sansons tables, &c. as may be seen in the catalogue thereof annex'd to the index: the maps done by Herman Moll, geographer; in which are all the latest observations of the atlas for the whole world. Europe is two volumes, Asia a third, and this the fourth; Atlas geographus: or, A compleat system of geography, (ancient and modern) for America. Containing what is of most use in Bleau, Varenius, Cellarius, Cluverius, Luyts, Baudrand, Sanson, the Royal commentaries of Peru, &c. With the discoveries and improvements of the best Spanish, Dutch, French and English authors and travellers, ancient and modern, to this time; with about 30 new maps, cuts, Sansons tables, &c. as may be seen in the Catalogues thereof annex'd to the Index. The maps done by Herman Moll, geographer, in which are all the latest observations. Europe is two volumes, Asia the third, Africa the fourth, and this the fifth. Vol. V. To which is added, a Catalogue of the maps, cuts, and Sansons tables in all the five volumes, and a description of Bosnia, by omission left out in Europe; Advertisement to all gentlemen, booksellers, &c.
Notes: Title within double-rule border.

Printed in double columns. Index printed in triple-columns with divisional lines.

List of subscribers on p. vi-xvi, v. 1; p. vi-vii, v. 3.

Includes indexes.

Originally issued in monthly numbers.

Vol. 5 has imprint: In the Savoy: Printed by Eliz. Nutt, for John Nicholson at the King's Arms in Little Britain; and sold by John Morphew near Stationers-Hall, MDCCXVII. Where may be had Numb. 1, to 17. (Price 1 s. each.).

Imprints, vol. 1-2: 1711; v. 3: 1712 ; v. 4: 1714; v. 5: 1717, printed by Eliz. Nutt for John Nicholson.

Titles of volumes vary. Title of v. 5: Atlas geographus, or, A compleat system of geography, (ancient and modern)--for America : containing what is of most use in Bleau, Varenius, Cellarius, Cluverius, Luyts, Baudrand, Sanson, the Royal commentaries of Peru, &c. : with the discoveries and improvements of the best Spanish, Dutch, French and English authors and travellers, ancient and modern, to this time : with about 30 new maps, cuts, Sansons tables, &c. as may be seen in the catalogues thereof annex'd to the Index : the maps done by Herman Moll, geographer, in which are all the latest observations : Europe is two volumes, Asia the third, Africa the fourth, and this the fifth : Vol. V : to which is added, a catalogue of the maps, cuts, and Sansons tables in all the five volumes, and a description of Bosnia, by omission left out in Europe.

"An account of the plates, maps, and tables in all the five volumes ... and the pages where to find them" on 4 unnumbered p. bound-in at end of v. 5, followed by announcement.

Vol. 1-2 have continuous paging. Vol. 3 imprint date: 1712 ; v. 4: 1714 ; v. 5 printed by Eliz. Nutt for John Nicholson; and sold by John Morphew, 1717.

Relief shown pictorially.

"Europe is two volumes, with sixty eight maps, Sanson's Tables, &c."--V. 1-2.

"Asia in one volume, with thirty one maps, Sanson's Tables, &c. as may be seen in the Catalogue thereof annex'd to the Preface"--V. 3.

V.5 also contains a chapter on "Terra Australis Incognita, or, The unknown Southern Land."

Maps show longitude and latitude; meridian of St. Paul's, London.

Type ornaments as head-band, p. iii, v. 5.

English short title catalogue (ESTC), T91437

Sabin, J. Dictionary of books relating to America from its discovery to the present time, 2308, 49902

British Museum. Catalogue of printed maps, charts and plans, v. 15, col. 379

National union catalog, pre-1956 imprints, NM 0690785

Library Company of Philadelphia. Afro-Americana, 1553-1906, 715 and 716

Gift; Johnson family; 1914.
Table of contents: title: v. 1-2. Europe; title: [v. 3] Asia; title: v. 4. Africa; title: v. 5. America.