The Compleat Geographer: or, The Chorography and Topography of all the Known Parts of the Earth. 

London: printed for J. Knapton, [et al], 1723, fourth edition, [24], li, [5], 402, 288, xx pages. Two parts in one volume, Title page in red and black, separate title for part 2. Engraved allegorical frontispiece, folding engraved map and 45 engraved maps in text, large engraved sphere, compass, and astronomical systems in text Small folio, Contemporary mottled calf gilt, hinges repaired, a very clean, fine copy.

With 9 American maps including Isle of California, New Mexico, etc; the English Empire in America; Mexico, or New Spain; South America and Terra Firma; and Peru and the Amazones Country, among others.

Moll was quite involved in the contemporary intellectual life. He was friendly and acquainted with Robert Boyle, Robert Hooke and William Dampier, both socially and likely through the Royal Society. His relationship with Dampier, especially, was mutually very beneficial. Moll had access to the latest data and observations from Dampier’s many voyages, allowing his to be the first to accurately portray the great ocean currents, and Dampier in turn had his bestselling books illustrated by Moll

Includes McLaughlin 173, state 3; 144, state 2; 143, state 2. STC T114016. (GM)