$157 · Rare Antique "The Home Knowledge Atlas" printed in 1888

"The Home Knowledge Atlas. Geographical, Astronomical, Historical. Showing the greatest number of Maps of any Atlas published in the world" Publisher: Home Knowledge Association Date Published: 1888 Place Published: Toronto Nice late 19th-century atlas showing over 200 color maps printed on both sides, including Canada and its provinces, the U.S. and each separate state, scores of city plans, countries of the world and a few historical maps. 409 pp. Original folio (35 x 30 cm) in embossed maroon cloth binding, decorated and printed in black and gilt lettering on the front cover. Ink names on a front blank leaf. Covers are rubbed and bumped, front cover starting to separate. Reasonable wear with scuffing at the corners and spine ends. Contents are sound and generally very good with some only good due to light occasional foxing. Marbled endpapers.