12MO, 891+ pgs., foldout Hardcover: Gift inscribed and dated on free endpaper. Foldout map of the world (intact and fascinating). Light brown leather binding with title embossed in gold on spine between raised decorated leather bands. Boards are rubbed, worn and scuffed. Corners and outside edges are rubbed. Spine edges are rubbed and worn. Paper over front hinge is cracked, binding is still tight. Frontispiece and engravings printed on extra heavy stock. Engravings are magical. Nice tight binding.

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