Embossed Atlas for Elementary Instruction in Physical Geography: Containing Maps of Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Australia and Polynesia.

Published by London: A. N. Myers & Col. (Frankfort on Main: B. Dondorf), [ca. 1880]., 1880

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Remainder of title: "Together with an ideal picture of the physical geography of the world; executed in relief, and printed in colours, in accordance with the physical features; accompanied by a corresponding series of maps printed in colours in accordance with political divisions"; variant title on chromolithographic out lid cover: "Embossed atlas containing seven maps in relief." 7 maps in one box (10 x 11-7/8 in., 255 x 304 mm.): embossed maps (approx. 230 x 280 mm. each) with raised profiles, each mounted with protective frame and picture hook, with 6 (of 7) lithographed maps printed in colors and hand-finished, these loose as issued in plain pink wrappers, retained in the publisher's cloth drop-back box, the interior of the lid with printed title and hand-colored key, the outer lid with color-printed allegorical pictorial title one joint slightly weakened but otherwise firm. UNUSUAL THREE-DIMENSIONAL PEDAGOGICAL WORLD ATLAS. Intended for the use as an educational tool, comprising maps printed in relief of North America, South America, Australasia, Europe, Asia, Africa, and a twin-spherical map "illustrating the chief divisions of land and water in both hemispheres and the peculiarities of their physical geography".…

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Title
Embossed Atlas for Elementary Instruction in Physical Geography: Containing Maps of Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Australia and Polynesia.
Author
RAVENSTEIN, August (1809-1881).
Publisher
London: A. N. Myers & Col. (Frankfort on Main: B. Dondorf), [ca. 1880].
Publication year
1880
Condition
Very Good
Book Type
Map
Binding
Soft cover
Edition
1st Edition.

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Arader Galleries has specialized in the field of color-plate books and early works on paper for over fifty years. Our main specialisms are Americana, Maps/Atlases, Voyages and Natural History (with a special focus on the works of John James Audubon). We would be delighted to answer any questions you may have about any of the books listed on ABE or to welcome you to our gallery in New York.

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