Author: JEFFERYS, THOMAS. Ristow, Walter W. (introd.).
Title: The American Atlas. London 1776. With an introduction by Dr. Walter W.Ristow.
Description: London, R. Sayer & J. Bennett, 1776 [reprint Amsterdam, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd, 1974]. XI,[4] pages text with b./w. ills & 30 b./w. maps (mainly double-page and fold.). Orig. hardcover (gilt lettered green cloth), d./j. Folio. - Edges of dustwr. trifle frayed. Otherwise fine. (Theatrum Orbis Terarum, Series of atlasse in facsimile, Sixth series, Vol. VI). Facsimile of: The American atlas; or, A geographical description of the whole continent of America [...] and chiefly the British Colonies, [...] engraved [...] by The Late Mr. Thomas Jefferys, [...]. (London, Printed and sold by R. Sayer and J. Bennett, 1776). - Rather rare reprint of one of the most important 18th century atlasses of the Americas, containing the most comprehensive, detailed and accurate overview of the American Colonies at the start of the American Revolution.

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