The American Atlas 1776. [Second title, copying the original] The American Atlas: or, a Geographical Description of the Whole Continent of America: wherein are Delineated at Large, its Several Regions, Countries, States, and Islands; and Chiefly the British Colonies.

JEFFERYS, Thomas

Published by London: Times Newspapers Limited in association with the Royal Geographical Society and David Paradine Developments Limited, 1976

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Limited edition, one of 200 copies, this copy unnumbered. Large folio. (iv), 4 pp. Dark blue half goatskin over marbled boards by Barnard and Jackson, gilt lettered circular label to the upper cover, matching blue cloth slipcase. 30 maps with outline colour, all but one folding or double page. An attractive copy. First published in 1776, this was one of the first major atlases of the Americas. This high quality facsimile was based on the hand coloured copy of the original held by the Royal Geographical Society and was issued to celebrate the 200th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. It contains maps of the whole of the Americas but the majority focus on the then known areas of North America. Seller Inventory # 37218

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Title: The American Atlas 1776. [Second title, ...

Publisher: London: Times Newspapers Limited in association with the Royal Geographical Society and David Paradine Developments Limited

Publication Date: 1976