Atlas Minimus or a New Set of Pocket Maps Maps

Published by J Newbery, London, 1758

  • First Edition
  • Used
See all details
Item image 1 of 10.

Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United KingdomRooke Books PBFA

5-star seller

AbeBooks seller since May 18, 2007

Association member: PBFA

Condition: Used

£ 12,500.00

£ 18.99 shipping 
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket
Free 30-day returns

Item description from seller

A very scarce, first edition, first impression of this cartography work by John Gibson. Comprising of fifty two maps total. The very scarce first edition, first impression. With the errata to the index stating the error to the Africa map. Also with contemporary hand coloured. Many, if not most copies were not coloured. Engraved with a frontispiece, title page and fifty two maps. All of the maps have been drawn and engraved by Gibson and are beautifully hand-coloured. The work has been edited by Emanuel Bowen, the Geographer to his majesty. Bowen was a Welsh map engraver who was the mapmaker to both King George II of England and Louis XV of France. Bowen was regarded as producing some of the largest, most detailed maps of his era. John Gibson was an English cartographer, draughtsman and engraver. This is his best known work. He also worked for the Gentleman's Magazine, engraving many decorative maps. This pocket atlas is one of the most attractive atlases published in the eighteenth century. Collated, lacking the advertisement leaf as always. The final blank has been discarded. Prior owner's inscription to the recto of front endpaper, ' Anthony Fisher the Gift of Philip Mair'. Anthony Fisher's inscription to the title page. This first impression is extremely scarce. Disbound. With the boards present. Spine has suffered some loss. Prior owner's inscription to the recto of front endpaper, and to the title page. Internally, maps are clean and bright. Binding is tender in places. Pages are generally bright. Small worm hole which penetrates the entire work, to the inner margin only. Not affecting any of the images. Light tidemark to the front endpaper, not affecting the rest of the work. Just the odd light spot. Good Only.…

Seller Inventory # 689L1

Bibliographic details

Title
Atlas Minimus or a New Set of Pocket Maps Maps
Author
J Gibson
Publisher
J Newbery, London
Publication year
1758
Condition
Good Only
Book Type
book
Binding
Disbound
Illustrator
None
Edition
First edition.
Item weight
0.5 kilograms
Dimensions
4.5" by 3.5"

Rooke Books PBFA

Bath, United Kingdom

5-star seller

AbeBooks seller since May 18, 2007

Association member:

Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Item3 to 5 business days2 to 3 business days
First item£ 18.99£ 23.99
Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.

Payment methods

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay
  • Bank Draft
  • Bank Wire Transfer
  • Cash
  • Invoice

Specialty

Antiquarian Books

Association member

  • Provincial Booksellers Fairs Association
Members of these associations are committed to maintaining the highest standards. They vouch for the authenticity of all items offered for sale. They provide expert and detailed descriptions, disclose all significant defects and/or restorations, provide clear and accurate pricing, and operate with fairness and honesty during the purchase experience.

Seller's business information

Thompson Acquisitions Ltd

The Dispensary, 8 Cleveland Pl, 8 Cleveland Place East
Bath, United Kingdom BA1 5DJ