THE COMPREHENSIVE ATLAS & GEOGRAPHY OF THE WORLD: Comprising an extensive series of Maps, a Description, Physical and Political, of all the Countries of the Earth; a Pronouncing Vocabulary of Geographical Names, and a copious Index of Geographical Positio Also numerous illustrations printed in the text, and a series of coloured engravings representing the principal Races of Mankind.

BLACKIE, W.G.
Published by Blackie & Son in London 1886
SKU: 50077
£260.00
Folio (approx. 38 x 30cm) hardback bound in half brown roan with raised bands, gilt, to spine, and mottled brown cloth-covered boards, gilt. a.e.g. ix, 304pp. Text, illustrated with 10 colour plates and many b/w engravings within the text, plus 67 double page, tipped-in colour maps, plus 99pp. Index at end. 3 tiny names and dates (1933) in ink to swirls of marbled ffep. No other markings or inscriptions. Some foxing to prelims, otherwise bright and clean. Front inner hinge a little weak at title page, otherwise binding firm. Some wear to covers, particularly outer edges, and light scuffing to boards (please see photos). Overall a Good Copy.

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