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Mr. Philip D. Burden
P.O. Box 863,
Chalfont St. Giles, Bucks HP6 9HD,
UNITED KINGDOM
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FIRST EDITION. John Gibson (fl.1750-1787) was an engraver who worked for several of the cartographers of the day. Published and advertised extensively in May of 1759 by John Newbery (1713-67) it was most probably intended for children. Newbery was the first to provide educational books for children. His name is honoured in America with the annual award of a medal since 1922 for the most distinguished contribution to children’s literature by an American resident. There were two editions of this pretty county atlas, both of which are very rare. On Newbery’s death, the business was taken over by his son, Francis Newbery, and his stepson, T. Carnan. Chubb 213; Hodson 219; Shirley BL T.Gib 2a.
GIBSON, John
New and Accurate Maps, of the Counties of England and Wales
J. Newbery at the Bible and Sun in St. Pauls Church Yard, London, [1759]
Duodecimo (140 x 95 mm.), full contemporary calf, rebacked with gilt bands and gilt calf title. With engraved title and 53 maps. Title browned in margin as is the general map. Hampshire with margins extended on two sides. Good margins otherwise.
Stock number: 1761
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