Books about maps & atlases or gazetteers
Encyclopedia Brittanica, Inc., 1947. Elephant Folio Hardcover. 284 ppg plus 152 pages of geographical comparisons. Text and maps are bright with a warm patina. Binding is tight and square. Hinges are secure. Red cloth boards show some wear from age on front. Light foxing present on endpapers.
Frederick A. Praeger, 1964. 1st. 4TO Hardcover. 169 ppg. Text is bright and clean. Binding is tight and square. Red oblong boards show some minor wear from age. Hinges are secure but loosening. Light foxing present on textblock. Pen ink inscription and "Dodd E-2" in marker on front endpaper.
Rand, McNally & Co., 1914. Special Subscription Edition. 4TO Hardcover. 154 ppg. Binding is intact. Hinges are secure but loosening. Pages show a warm toned patina from age with some nice early 20th century color illustrations. Brown cloth boards show heavy wear from age. Rubbing along edges and chipping on.....