Beschreibung:

S.D.U.K. Maps of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, Volume I (only), Charles Knight 1851, printed title, contents list and index, six maps of the stars and 149 engraved maps with contemporary outline colouring, the index calls for only 112, but some of these are lacking and it appears to have the maps from volume 2 bound in, lacking town and city plans, text block shaken and loose with a few maps disbound, some dust soiling and fraying to the foredge margins, paper size varies, index bound at rear, slight spotting, contemporary half morocco gilt, worn and frayed, folio Sold as a collection of maps, not subject to return.