A New Universal Atlas Containing Maps of the Various Empires, Kingdoms, States and Republics of the World

47x37 cm. 1/2 red leather with morocco gilt label. Very well worn and rubbed at edges and corners, spine rubbed and chipped. Internally, 117 maps in fine condition, including the excellent maps of Texas and Oregon Territory. This atlas is the direct successor to The Universal Atlas of S. Augustus Mitchell, Thomas, Cowperthwait having purchased the rights to the atlas in 1850. The maps have all been updated with Mitchell's name removed, but were printed from the same plates. The leather label on the front board still reads "Mitchell's Universal Atlas" however.