A general atlas containing maps illustrating some important periods in ancient history and distinct maps of the several empires, kingdoms and states in the world.
Edinburgh: John Thomson. N R Hewitt (engraver). 2nd Edition. Folio. Hardcover. pp xxii, complete with 45 hand-coloured maps with attractive vignettes. Small maps in text, 5 hand-coloured vignettes in text. 20 pp index, 1 p adverts. Second edition revised with the new discoveries of Ross, Parry and Franklin in the Arctic, Van Dieman's Land and New South Wales. Original calf professionally restored, original marbled boards and labels. Cover label: Cabinet Atlas... Very attractive atlas by James Wyld the elder, the famous geographer and mapmaker. One of his earliest books in near original condition with the maps in mint condition. Very Good. Item #020618
Price: $11,400.00 NZD