Description: Colton’s General Atlas 1857 Jumbo Size 18” x 15”. First edition. Weighs almost 10 pounds. New professionally hinged binding, original boards. Early addition census of 1850. Hand coloured maps of U.S. States, plans of the major U.S. cities, and the countries of the world. Rebound, conserving the stamped cloth of the front and back covers, and a new leather spine and corners. Maps are all hinged so they are not glued to spine as per original making for ease of use and durability. The Atlas includes individual maps by continent, country, state, territory and city. Each regional map is accompanied by: Astronomical Position, Boundaries, Dimensions, Physical Aspects, Political, Population, Industry, Agriculture, Religion, Education, and History. The Atlas was published five years prior to the Civil War, the statistics include slaves and the "free colored population." Approximately half of the maps are devoted to the United States with state maps and city plans. Western Americana maps include: "Nebraska and Kansas Territories," "Oregon and Washington," "Utah and New Mexico," etc. Double page jumbo maps of United States, New York City, Great Britain. The maps are numbered; the atlas is complete, with all its maps and plans. Outer lower right margins of front first 15 -20 pages are slightly discolored, damp staining on edge does not go into engraved map area, and so overall a very good copy of this magnificent jumbo atlas. Some minor wear on outer page edges at middle of atlas as typical especially Germany as the atlas was owned by a German family for 100 years. Fantastic double page jumbo maps including United States, New York City, England, and many major city maps including Paris, London, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, DC, etc. Tons of historical and statistics data based on 1850 census and current information. All around a desirable key world atlas from 1856 before Civil War with many territories and comprehensive data of all kinds. Price increase due to inflation.
Price: 3900 USD
Location: Arlington Heights, Illinois
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Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: New York
Publisher: Colton
Subject: Exploration & Travel
Year Printed: 1857
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Region: World Maps
Author: Colton
Topic: American (US)
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Character Family: Not applicable