An Universal Atlas, consisting of a complete Set of Maps, peculiarly adapted to illustrate Ancient and Modern Geography: in which the Ancient and Present Divisions, as also the Subdivisions, of Countries and Names of Places are at one view presented to the Eye, in a distinct and correct Manner, on opposite Pages; the different Parts of the Earth, as originally peopled by the Descendant of Noah, pointed out; and the Geography of the Old and New Testaments included. the whole calculated to facilitate the study of Geography; .

STACKHOUSE (Thomas).

Date d'édition : 1798

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Fifth edition. Folio. Letterpress title; engraved dedication leaf, 1pp. list of subscribers, list of forty maps, 16pp. text, forty full-page engraved map sheets, in fine original wash colour. London, Samuel John Neele, Fifteen maps of the classical world, twenty-five modern maps, the pairs of ancient and modern maps are placed facing each other. ESTC T214826: recording two copies only (BL and Yale).

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• Titre: An Universal Atlas, consisting of a complete Set of Maps, peculiarly adapted to illustrate Ancient and Modern Geography: in which the Ancient and Present Divisions, as also the Subdivisions, of Countries and Names of Places are at one view presented to the Eye, in a distinct and correct Manner, on opposite Pages; the different Parts of the Earth, as originally peopled by the Descendant of Noah, pointed out; and the Geography of the Old and New Testaments included. the whole calculated to ...
• Date de parution: 1798