The Chicago Chronicle's Unrivaled Atlas of the World: Historical, Descriptive, Statistical [1899 Edition]

Verlag: Chicago Chronicle, Chicago, 1899

Beschreibung

This is an oversized book (folio) published by a Chicago newspaper, the Chicago Chronicle, which was in business from 1895-1908. In the orginal publisher's green cloth covers with black lettering. From the title page: "Containing colored maps of every country and civil division.With marginal index together with historical, descriptive, and statistical matter pertaining to each. Ready reference lists to the United States, colored statistical diagrams, and city maps. Also a concise review, richly illustrated, by engravings, of the world's peoples." Appears to have been done in conjunction with Rand McNally. Despite its size and age, the binding remains tight. The rear cover is dampstained, but the contents have no indication of any markings or staining. The front cover is a bit spotted along the leading edge. All edges are marbled. Tiny piece torn from bottom of front end paper, else, a clean and tight book. Interesting maps of the various countries of the world and states of the United States at the beginning of the twentieth century. The maps are in nice bright condition and are not torn, nor do they have markings. Also contains a number of city maps (of the larger cities of the United States). ; Maps and photos; Folio 13" - 23" tall; 334 pages. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 18398

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The Chicago Chronicle's Unrivaled Atlas of ...

Verlag: Chicago Chronicle, Chicago

Erscheinungsdatum: 1899

Einband: Hardcover

Zustand: Very Good

Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Dust Jacket