Probable first editions 1910, 1911, 1912 & 1913, though none are dated. A four-volume Everyman's Library set presenting the geography of various world continents. Each volume with 56 to 96 pages of colored maps, as well as 16 to 46 pp of line maps. The maps are the product of Scottish cartographer John George Batholomew. Each volume with a brief unattributed introduction, probably by Ernest Rhys. Entries 496, 553, 633 & 662 in Everyman's Library Reference series, edited by Mr. Rhys. --- In flatback binding style 1, full maroon cloth-covered boards with elaborate Reginald Knowles-designed gilt spine titling & decorations, blindstamped J. M. Dent vignette to front cover, brown topstain, fancy Knowles woodcut art at title page, and endpapers with global maps. Volumes lack the dust jackets. --- A Good-only set, with some loosening to bindings and with tears to already brittle cloth at joints. "Europe" with a partially-detached backstrip which has been re-attached to book using book repair tape. (NOTE: Due to the weight of this item, extra shipping charges may be requested for any shipment other than by USPS Media Mail in the US.) ; 16mo - 6 to 7 in. tall; 253, 231, 226, 218 pages
Title: 1. A Literary & Historical Atlas of Europe; 2. A Literary & Historical Atlas of America; 3. A Literary & Historical Atlas of Asia; 4. A Literary & Historical Atlas of Africa & Australasia (Everyman's Library #496, 553, 633 & 662)
Location Published: London / New York, Everyman's Library - J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd. / E. P. Dutton & Co., Inc.: 1910-1913
Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Good with no dust jacket
Categories: >>Maps and Atlases, >>Everyman's Library Editions
Stock No.: 87004
