Family Cabinet Atlas. Specially Patronized by Their Most Gracious Majesties William IV and Adelaide.
London. Published for the Proprietors by Mr. Bull. 1831. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 12mo. 17cm, The First Edition, first printing, Complete with title page & 96 engraved foliated leaves, [i.e. 97]., (including maps & place name index opposite, a few charts & 2 pages), the maps are printed in frame borders, all with tissue guards., in dark green fine grain morocco, gilt spine titles, blind ruled borders panels on the boards, gilt title and crest on the upper cover, gilt inter dentelles, all edges gilt, upper hinge expertly repaired, some light foxing throughout, light unobtrusive damp stain, diminishing on the first 12 leaves, sound, very good plus. (cgc) Small but detailed maps of the world in 1831. Includes an early map of Australia showing the complete coastline; pre-Confederation Canada with New Brunswick, Nova Scotia & Newfoundland; British Possessions in North America; Polar maps; North America showing Arctic Explorations. cf. Phillips IV-4319. Startling, Geographical Annual or Family Cabinet Atlas. 16o. Item #40183
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