Alexander Keith Johnston's Physical Atlas 1849

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Author: Johnston, Alexander Keith
Title: The Physical Atlas, a series of maps and illustrations of the Geographical Distribution of Natural Phenomena, Embracing: I Geology. II Hydrology. III Meteorology IV Natural History.
Place Published: Edinburgh and London
Publisher:William Blackwood and Sons
Date Published: 1849
Description:

With 30 double-page copper-engraved map-sheets with hand-coloring (mostly in outline but in wash as well), plus insets. Includes: Title page, dedication leaf, contents and index, 6 pp; Section I: 34 pp, 10 maps. Section II: 16 pp, 6 maps. Section III: 10 pp, 5 maps. Section IV: 34 pp, 9 maps. (Folio) 55x33 cm (22"x 15") three quarter morocco and cloth re-backed with original spine strip laid down, title in gilt, gilt spine; marbled endpapers, all edges gilt.

Interesting world maps detailing the physical geography with exquisite figure illustrations, charts, graphs, tables, etc., including much statistical and textual information in the legends. Maps are followed with one or more text leaves full of factual and background information.Due to the size and/or weight of this lot extra shipping and/or handling charges may apply.
Condition Report: Wear and staining to boards with rubbing to extremities; hinges reinforced with cloth tape, interior with mild toning, occasional light foxing, offsetting, or finger soiling; very good.