Following the success of the earlier published 'Large English Atlas', Bowen and Kitchin undertook a smaller version entitled the 'Royal English Atlas'. It was not a commercial success and as such is much rarer than its predecessor. Indeed the first edition is only known in 6 examples. The imprint below the map was altered to reflect the changes in ownership with Robert Sayer and John Bennett's names being included. Hodson 42.2; Skelton - Hodson 234.