Author: BLACKIE
Title: Blackie's Comprehensive Atlas and Geography of the World
Description: London, Blackie. 1882. Book, Blackie's World Atlas 1882. Full titleThe Comprehensive Atlas and Geography of the World: comprising an extensive series of maps a description physical and political of all the countries of the earth; a pronouncing vocabulary of geographical names and a copious index of geographical positions. Also numerous illustrations printed in the text and a series of engravings representing the principal races of mankind." Published by Blackie London 1882. Size 39 by 32 cm. 304 pages of text a 96 pp index and 67 maps double-page and with no text to the reverse. The maps comprise 2 of the world; 24 of Europe; 14 of Asia; 6 of Africa; 16 of the Americas including four of the USA; 4 of Australia New Zealand and the Pacific plus one of the North Polar region. In colour and in considerable detail. Half leather binding. Spine and corners scuffed. Front and back hinges weak and boards almost detached. Occasional minor foxing which does not affect the maps. Maps text and plates all VG condition. Images available.".

Keywords: Atlases