582 pp. With 96 maps printed in color (17 are double-page); 24 pages with color charts, flags, coats-of-arms, principal high buildings; plus numerous wood engravings. 13½x11½, original decorative cloth, lettered in black and gilt.
Maps mostly pertain to the United States, including city plans of: Boston, Brooklyn, New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, New Orleans, Cincinnati, Chicago, St. Louis, and San Francisco. Nice illustrations of Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls, Canada, Alaska, Arizona, Yosemite, etc.
Condition:
Covers with spine almost completely detached, frays and rubs; first few signatures and various leaves throughout are detached, fingering and soiling, occasional edge tears; maps still very good or better with bright coloring.