(Old Books, Atlases, World Atlases, Johnston Atlas, Books with Maps).

The Unrivaled Atlas.
Published c. 1885-90 era, Edinburgh by W. and A.K. Johnston.
33 pages plus 36 page index. Text in English. Complete as issued with 33 full page color lithographed maps.

Publisher's cloth binding, embossed title lettering & ruled covers.

Book is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Book is not new or in "new" condition.

Binding gently age worn, interior hinges cracked rendering covers loosened but still well attached, mostly light or inoffensive signs of handling and time but nothing severe or unsightly, book remains overall attractive as an object.

Paper is gently toned, still clean, tight, sound internally, some scattered minor short edge tears to some sheets. Maps all look clean, all printed on both sides.

Still attractive on the shelf. The atlas displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in overall nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws which may be present seem easy to overlook or forgive. 

Please review photos for more detail showing how this atlas survives. The asking price reflects the condition based on our examination and 35+ years full time exposure to antiquarian books, maps and printed ephemera of all types and genres. Flaws seen and/ or described have been taken into account.

Book Measures c. 14 3/4" H x 11 3/4" W.

[B7325].