Cary, John, approximately 1754-1835, Cary's New universal atlas , 1808
- Title(s):
Cary's New universal atlas : containing distinct maps of all the principal states and kingdoms throughout the world from the latest and best authorities extant.
- Published/Created:
- London : Printed for J. Cary, engraved map-seller, N. 181. near Norfolk Street, Strand, 1808.
- Physical Description:
- 1 atlas ([8] p., [71] leaves of plates (some folded)) : 60 maps ; 57 cm. (fol.)
- Holdings:
- Rare Books and ManuscriptsAtlas 5 (Folio A)View by request in the Study Room [Request]
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- Copyright Not Evaluated
- Full Orbis Record:
- http://hdl.handle.net/10079/bibid/585797
- Classification:
- Books
- Scale:
- Scales vary.
- Notes:
- BEIN: Karpinski 4855 (1982 Folio 9)
Beinecke Library copy matches description in Nat. Maritime Mus. Library. Cat., except that the map of Portugal is dated 1801.
In Beinecke copy the list of contents is mounted on verso of first fly-leaf, alphabetical subscriber's list (p. [5]-[8]) has p. [5] misbound; t.p. varies from that in the Franklin Collection.
Title on 2 leaves.
Maps hand colored.
List of geographical atlases in the Library of Congress, 714.
Nat. Maritime Mus. Library. Cat., v. 3, p. 361. - Subject Terms:
- Atlases -- Early works to 1800.Atlases, British.
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