An Historical Atlas in a Series of Maps of the World as Known at Different Periods, Constructed Upon an Uniform Scale and Coloured According to the Political Changes of Each Period, Accompanied By a Narrative of the Leading Events Exhibited in the Maps
Final period ends in 1828. Ink inscription on front fep. Twenty-one folding coloured maps, folds reinforced with linen bands. Maps for Periods 18, 19 and 21 have tears that have been inexpertly repaired with paper tape. Some maps have soil marks, several have creases at free edge. Binding in very poor state: both covers and several pages at beginning and end are completely loose. General wear and soiling to most pages. Leather of boards very worn, missing from lower corners of front board and only remnants on spine.
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