Title: Atlas universel de géographie ancienne et moderne.... Author: Lapie, [Pierre and Alexandre Emile] Place: Paris Publisher: Eymery, Fruger et Cie. Date: 1829 Description: [8], 100 pp. + 2 copper-engraved double-page charts (Planetary systems & Celestial), and 47 double-page copper-engraved maps, hand-colored in outline. (folio) 20¾x13, period ¼ calf & marbled boards. Among the striking maps are Carte des Etats-Unies (Wheat 428 cites the 1837 issue, noting that "this celebrated atlas was published over a period of years, the first seen by the writer being 1837"), and Carte des Etats-Unis du Mexique, including what was to become California, Texas, "New Meciso," etc. Phillips Atlases 754. Lot Amendments Condition: Binding well worn. Lacks spine, nearly disbound with most leaves laid in loose, some rubbing to boards, light edge wear overall; occasional foxing and edge tears to leaves, scattered mild stains, other minor wear; contents very good or better. Item number: 144270
Title: Atlas universel de géographie ancienne et moderne.... Author: Lapie, [Pierre and Alexandre Emile] Place: Paris Publisher: Eymery, Fruger et Cie. Date: 1829 Description: [8], 100 pp. + 2 copper-engraved double-page charts (Planetary systems & Celestial), and 47 double-page copper-engraved maps, hand-colored in outline. (folio) 20¾x13, period ¼ calf & marbled boards. Among the striking maps are Carte des Etats-Unies (Wheat 428 cites the 1837 issue, noting that "this celebrated atlas was published over a period of years, the first seen by the writer being 1837"), and Carte des Etats-Unis du Mexique, including what was to become California, Texas, "New Meciso," etc. Phillips Atlases 754. Lot Amendments Condition: Binding well worn. Lacks spine, nearly disbound with most leaves laid in loose, some rubbing to boards, light edge wear overall; occasional foxing and edge tears to leaves, scattered mild stains, other minor wear; contents very good or better. Item number: 144270
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