This work is believed to be the first attempt at a comprehensive description of the atlases of Great Britainand Ireland. The arrangement is chronological, the various editions or reprints being placed immediately after the first issue. Cross-references to the editions or reprints are given under the date of publication; with a reference to the number they bear. Chubb also provides biographical notes on the mapmakers, engravers and publishers. There are numerous reproductions of the titles pages as well as of actual maps. In all 7500 maps are described. Besterman 2637. Though reprinted several times, copies are uncommon on the out of print market.