This is the very desirable edition of this small atlas that contains pre-Civil War American state and territory maps. It includes maps of all the Americas, with specific focus on the U.S. states and territories, several interesting thematic world maps showing data like animal distribution, religions and climate. The map of the territories of Washington and Oregon extends to the Continental Divide. The map of Utah and New Mexico is nearly identical to Colton's important map of the territories. The first 30 pages of the book feature beautiful engravings of ships, animals, natural disasters, climates, and putti. The book contains two title pages, publishers' preface, table of contents, text and 53 maps, 239 pp. Hardbound in full red leather with gilt titling on front cover and spine; all edges gilt (AEG).

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Condition: B+

The condition code is for the maps, which are lightly toned with occasional soiling and pencil marks. The text is also lightly toned with minor soiling. The front cover and first signature are detached. The covers are lightly worn and abraded and the top third of the spine is missing.