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 14. The Universal Atlas with 31 maps and plates 14. Title: The Universal Atlas , and introduction to modern geography . Date: 1802. Size: Each map is circular; diameter c. 140 mm. Title is 20 mm below with imprint 30 mm below. Imprint(s): All maps have an imprint, see below. Signature(s): Not all maps have a signature, see below, but where present this is just below the map. Location(s):  BL , KB,   B,  ( PK ). [1] Last revised November 2023   Comments: This volume contains 27 maps and 4 plates and introduction and geographical descriptions written by Rev. Thomas Smith. There are two title pages: one at the beginning of the work; and a second before the individual country maps (after xxiv, before Europe). The first title page is very long and detailed beginning UNIVERSAL ATLAS AND INTRODUCTION TO MODERN GEOGRAPHY: the contents are then detailled including THIRTY-ONE MAPS AND PLATES, accurately delineated by an eminent geographer. Engraved ...