Description
Historical Atlas of the World, focusing on Wood County Ohio, from 1875.
Largo folio (14.5″ x 20″). Burgundy cloth, title in gilt on spine and front cover. Some wear at edges, endpapers a bit worn, stain to last 5 pages and rear endpaper. Some separation at front hinge, text block solid. Comprised of 43 large color maps, many foldout, double-page maps, a “Special Map” of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan. Numerous inserts with maps and etchings from Wood County Ohio. Includes a historical description of the county in the preface. This edition is similar to other copies, which focus on Henry County, Lucas County and Fulton County Ohio. A scarce work.
Full Title: Historical Atlas of the World. Illustrated. Giving Histories And Maps Of All The Countries In Their Geographical, Statistical and Commercial Aspects. Together with a Complete History of the Original Surveys of the United States, With a Special Map Showing Lands Surveyed by Government. Constructed by A. Keith Johnston F.R.G.S., Professor H.D. Rogers of Boston, Edw. Weller F.R.G.S., and other Eminent Geographers.
