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Stanford's London atlas of universal geography exhibiting the physical and political divisions of the various countries of the world
Stanford, Edward (1856-1917)
1904
Most maps occupy 2 leaves.
The royal atlas of modern geography : exhibiting, in a series of entirely original and authenic maps, the present condition of geographical discovery and research in the several countries, empires, and states of the world. With a special index to each map
Johnston, Alexander Keith (1804-1871)
1861
Cover title: Keith Johnston's Royal atlas of modern geography.
A new sett of maps both of antient and present geography : wherein not only the latitude and longitude of many places are corrected, according to the latest observations; but also the most remarkable differences of antient and present geography may be quickly discern'd by a bare inspection or comparing of correspondent maps; which seems to be the most natural and easy method to lead young students (for whose use the work is principally intended) unto a competent knowledge of the geographical science. Together with a geographical treatise particularly adapted to the use and design of these maps
Wells, Edward (1667-1727)
[1700]
Includes "A catalogue of the maps which compose this new sett". Relief shown pictorially. London meridian.
Chorographia Britanniæ : or, A new set of maps of all the counties in England and Wales: to which are prefix'd the following general maps, viz. I. An accurate chart of the sea coast, exhibiting all the Royal docks, fortifications, sands &c. II. A map of England and Wales, as divided into counties, with the names of the cities and county towns; and the length, breadth, and superficial content of the whole, and each county seperately. III. A map of the great roads from London, to all parts of South Britain; with tables shewing the distance of each city, and town upon the road, from the metropolis, both in computed and measured miles. IV. A map of all the cross roads, from one great town to another, with the distances from town to town, both by computation and measure. With the particular map of each county, is an account of all the cities, boroughs and market towns, parishes and rivers therein: the number of members it sends to Parliament, the market and fair days, and in those of Oxford and Cambridge, are the names of all the colleges, and halls, in both universities, with the dates of their foundations. To the whole is added an alphabetical index, of all the cities, boroughs, & market towns, properly distinguish'd from each other, and in what county they are situate. This collection... was first drawn and compiled into a pocket book by order and for the use of his late Majesty King George I. for his intended tour thro England & Wales
Badeslade, Thomas; Toms, William Henry (fl. 1723-1758)
[1743?]
Plates numbered, except two inserted between 3 and 4 which comprise a table of the high roads through England and Wales. Plates 47 and 48 comprise an alphabetical list of the cities, boroughs & mark...
Cary's new and correct English atlas : being a new set of county maps from actual surveys. Exhibiting all the direct & principal cross roads, cities, towns, and most considerable villages, parks, rivers, navigable canals &c. preceded by a general map of South Britain, shewing the connexion of one map with another, also a general description of each county, and directions for the junction of the roads from one county to another
Cary, John (1754-1835)
Jany. 1st 1793
Cary's description and address on the maps of Berkshire and Wiltshire are altered to "Engraver & Mapseller, No. 181, Strand". The imprints on the maps of Buckinghamshire, Durham, Essex, Hampshire, Her...
New British atlas : being a complete set of county maps, on which are delineated all the roads, cities, towns, villages, rivers & canals; together with correct general maps of England, Wales, Scotland & Ireland
Cary, John (1754-1835); Noble, E; Stockdale, John (1749?-1814)
1805
This atlas is made up of the maps (drawn by E. Noble and engraved by J. Cary) originally used to illustrate the first edition of Gough's Camden's Britannia of 1789; now considerably revised for use in...
Leigh's new pocket road-book of England & Wales : containing an account of all the direct and cross roads; together with a description of every remarkable place, its curiousities, manufactures, commerce, population, and principal inns; to which are added pleasure tours to the most picturesque parts of the country. The whole forming a complete guide to every object worthy the attention of travellers
Leigh, Samuel; Hall, Sidney (fl.1817-1860)
1833
Maps are engraved by Sidney Hall. They were previously issued in Leigh's new pocket atlas of England and Wales, and are now uncoloured but otherwise unchanged. The edition statement refers to the Road...
Atlas of the counties of England [cartographic material] : from actual surveys made from the years 1817 to 1833
Dower, John (fl. 1838-1846?); C. & J. Greenwood; Greenwood & Co; J. & C. Walker
Published April 1st. 1834
Title page: shows map of England & Wales divided into counties. Maps include list of hundreds and vignette of local places of interest. All the maps show the parliamentary county divisions and bor...
The imperial atlas of modern geography : an extensive series of maps, embracing the most recent discoveries and the latest political divisions of territory in all parts of the world : compiled and engraved from the most authentic sources
Blackie, Walter Graham (1816-1906); Blackie & Son
1860
"Devised as a companion to the Imperial Gazetteer." "Special prominence is given in this Work to Great Britain and her colonies." Maps engraved by E. Weller, J. Bartholomew, J. W. Lowry, W. Hughes...
The universal geographer : or, compleat atlas containing all the known countries in the World
Senex, John (1740); Sayer, Robert (1725-1794)
[1708-30]
Date from Whitaker: The Harold Whitaker Collection... Univ. of Leeds, 1947, p. 129. Includes 34 maps, the last seven of which 'are copied from De L'Isle's antient geography'.
England illustrated : or, A compendium of the natural history, geography, topography, and antiquities ecclesiastical and civil, of England and Wales. With maps of the several counties, and engravings of many remains of antiquity, remarkable buildings, and principal towns. In two volumes (v.1)
Kitchin, Thomas (1718-1784); Dodsley, James (1724-1797); Dodsley, Robert (1703-1764)
1764
Maps "Drawn from the best authorities by Tho. Kitchin..." Description of each county accompanied by a map, and at least two engravings of sights of interest, a rectangular one at the beginning of th...
England illustrated : or, A compendium of the natural history, geography, topography, and antiquities ecclesiastical and civil, of England and Wales. With maps of the several counties, and engravings of many remains of antiquity, remarkable buildings, and principal towns. In two volumes (v.2)
Kitchin, Thomas (1718-1784); Dodsley, James (1724-1797); Dodsley, Robert (1703-1764)
1764
Maps "Drawn from the best authorities by Tho. Kitchin..." Description of each county accompanied by a map, and at least two engravings of sights of interest, a rectangular one at the beginning of th...