This school atlas complete with 12 maps, either dated 1828-29 or are not dated. The cartography in the United States map shows Wisconsin Territory between Lake Michigan and the Missouri River. The large Missouri Territory extends from the Missouri River to Oregon Territory and south to include Indian Territory. The Independent Republic of Texas is depicted in its largest configuration, extending above Spanish Peaks. On the North American and United States maps, the boundary in the Northwest extends well into British America with notation "Boundary determined 1824." Northern California is "Unexplored Region." Maps included are: World in Hemispheres (double-page), World with thematic chart of religions, North America, United States (double-page), Eastern States, Middle States, Southern States, Western States (Missouri through Ohio), South America, Europe, Asia and Africa. The thirteenth engraving is a thematic chart showing the comparative size, population and forms of government with four engraved vignettes including Morocco, Constantinople and New York. Printed paper covers double as the title page and list of maps. Published by Robinson, Pratt & Company.

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Condition: B

The maps are good with some light soiling, staining, and occasional repairs to edge tears with old linen. The world map has a partially closed 3.75" separation at bottom. The U.S. map has fully separated along the centerfold and has since been rejoined with archival materials. It also has a couple of short tears adjacent to the centerfold and some staining (C+). The binding is somewhat loose with the lower string ties broken. The U.S. map is loose. Covers have minor soiling.