This handsome and complete atlas contains 89 steel engraved maps in a beautiful combination of hand coloring and printed color with precise engraved lines characteristic of Stieler's fine work. The large double-page maps are numbered 2 to 90, and the beautifully engraved title page is number 1 according to the contents page. Each map is a study in precision engraving, with exceptional detail. Of the maps, four are celestial (including a fabulous engraving of the moon), two are thematic, and the rest cover the continents, polar regions and countries of the world. Many of the maps include insets of principal cities and topographical features. The map of Antarctica gives terrific detail of the latest discoveries. The Atlantic Ocean map details the sub-sea telegraph cables. The atlas has six maps of United States interest. The map of the United States and Mexico shows the newly established state of Colorado along with numerous territories, including Washington, Idaho, Montana, Dacota, Arizona, New Mexico and Indian Territory (Oklahoma). The map also depicts roads and a prominently featured northern transcontinental railroad from New York City to San Francisco. The maps are dated 1876.

Folio. Original hard covers in blue cloth and quarter leather spine and tips with gilt titles on front and spine. Published by Justus Perthes.

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Condition: B+

The maps range in condition from near fine to good, with the majority being in "A" and "B+" condition. Some of the maps have foxing, ranging from very light to moderate, and a couple of maps have short centerfold separations. The last five maps have a faint damp stain along fore-edge confined to blank margins. The binding is excellent and the covers and spine show light wear.