With 81 hand-colored lithographed maps, 21 of which are double-page, plus numerous inset maps, all on 46 map-sheets; 1 hand-colored plate showing the time differences between the principal cities of the world. (Folio) 15¼x12½, original half brown morocco & decorative cloth stamped in gilt & black.
Maps chiefly pertain to the U.S, including most of the double-page maps: U.S., Boston, New York (city and state), Philadelphia, Texas, Chicago, California (centerfold split with left half laid in loose), Mexico & Central America, Turkey & Greece, etc. Also includes a full-page map of the original 13 Colonies; Plans of Baltimore, Washington DC, New Orleans, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Milwaukee, Detroit, Territory of Montana; etc.
Condition:
Soiling, shelf wear, dampstains (affecting some of the interior), pieces of cloth missing at edges; front hinge cracked completely through, occasional tears and other mild wear; most maps still nice and very good; binding fair and in need of repair.