This two volume French geography contains 57 of the 59 called for single-page maps (missing North America and South America). Part I, with 508 pages, covers the A through G terminology and Part II, with 563 pages, covers H through Z. The maps have attractive outline color, and show cities, towns, topography and watershed. Of particular interest is the map of the United States (Etats-Unis) which labels the state of Missouri as Jefferson. Below Jefferson is a full-sized Arkansas Territory that stretches into most of present-day Oklahoma. To its north is a vast Missouri Territory in the middle of the country inhabited by Sioux, Osages, and other tribes. The Pacific Northwest is labeled as Columbia and extends north to the 54th parallel, a reflection of the famous 54-40 or Fight controversy. 1071 total pages. Octavo. Volume 1 is rebacked in binder's tape with original green paper boards, volume 2 is bound with original quarter leather over boards.

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Condition: B

The maps and text have light to occasional moderate scattered foxing, minor dampstains, and occasional toning. The folding map of France is severed in half with image loss and should be considered perished. Text blocks are loose with several pages and the front and back of each volume starting to separate. Covers are moderately worn with bumped edges. Volume one has been rebacked with binder's tape and the rear cover has been partially reinforced with modern paper.