Rand McNally WORLD ATLAS Premier Edition 1938 Green & Gilt cover Color Maps USA

by Rand McNally

$69 · Offered by eBay · No longer available

Rand McNally WORLD ATLAS Premier Edition 1938, beautifully crafted hardcover book with numerous detailed color maps of the United States and the world. Publisher: Rand McNally & Company, Chicago, 1938 Format: Large hardcover, dark green cloth with gilt title and compass Dimensions: Approx. 14 x 11 inches, 270 pages With thematic charts on population, industry, territorial growth, “Territorial Growth of the United States” and more. Condition - please see photos as they are part of the description Binding: Solid and square; gilt lettering remains bright; some surface speckles that could be lightly cleaned off. Pages: Clean and well-preserved with light age toning. Illustrations: Crisp engravings and color plates intact. Minor shelf wear to corners and edges consistent with age. Rand McNally’s Premier Edition atlases are prized for their engraved map plates and pre-World War II geopolitical boundaries, offering a snapshot of the world before major territorial changes. This 1938 printing bridges the transition between Depression-era cartography and wartime mapping, making it a desirable piece for collectors of vintage atlases and American printing history. We will be listing more vintage estate historical items and are always happy to combine shipping!

• Publisher: Rand McNally
• Year: 1938
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good

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