Details
[SOCIETY FOR THE DIFFUSION OF USEFUL KNOWLEDGE]. A Series of Maps. Modern and Ancient. Edited by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. London: Baldwin and Cradock, [1829-34]. 4o (472 x 375 mm). 103 (of 104?) engraved maps and plans colored in outline including 10 duplicates (ink stamps and numbering on versos, some maps with marginal tears and dust soiling). Original wrappers (defective). Issued in 52 parts each with 2 maps or plans mainly European regional maps and city plans. This set lacks parts one and 40-47.
[With:]
General Atlas. Edited by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. London: Cox, [1853]. 2 volumes in one. 2o (432 x 360 mm). 214 engraved maps and plans colored in outline (ink stamps on versos occasionally showing through, some staining and marginal tears). Disbound (defective). Includes city plans of Boston, New York and Philadelphia. (2)
[With:]
General Atlas. Edited by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. London: Cox, [1853]. 2 volumes in one. 2o (432 x 360 mm). 214 engraved maps and plans colored in outline (ink stamps on versos occasionally showing through, some staining and marginal tears). Disbound (defective). Includes city plans of Boston, New York and Philadelphia. (2)
Special notice
This lot has no reserve.