DUNN, Samuel (d.1794). A New Atlas of the Mundane System; or of Geography and Cosmography. London: Robert Sayer, 1774.
Folio (475 x 290 mm). 6 engraved double-page cosmographical charts and tables, 42 double-page maps with hand-coloring, numerous engraved diagrams in text, all mounted on stubs. (A few maps with tears along fold crossing image, a few additional short tears occasionally crossing image, dampstain to lower margin, some occasional spotting or staining.) Contemporary half calf, marbled boards, red morocco lettering-piece gilt (endpapers and covers detached, some light wear). FIRST EDITION. Dunn published three editions of this work between 1774 and 1789. After his death, Robert Sayer took over the publication, and later, it was taken over by Laurie & Whittle; each updated and improved the work to include the latest information. Phillips 3515.
Provenance: Samuel Darby (engraved booklabel, London).
