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for sale is a scarce, authentic 1874 edition of the "Atlas of Scripture Geography," published in New York by G.P. Putnam's Sons. This fascinating historical reference work was designed for educational and biblical study in the late 19th century.
The atlas features 16 beautiful, hand-colored geographical map plates engraved by renowned cartographer Edward Weller (F.R.G.S.) and printed by William Collins, Sons & Co. (London & Glasgow). Maps track crucial historical phases including early tribal lands ("Canaan in the Time of the Patriarchs") and subsequent developments ("Canaan as Divided Among the Twelve Tribes"), complete with study questions at the foot of each section.
[CONDITION REPORT]
- Good / Very Good antique condition given its age and vulnerable softcover construction.
- Front and rear card-wrap covers are fully intact with light surface creasing, standard wavy texture, and minor rubbing on the edges.
- Interior pages show minor age-toning and light foxing (dust spotting) typical of 150-year-old paper, but the text remains perfectly legible.
- The 16 colored map plates retain excellent visual clarity and sharp, vivid pastel coloration.
- Clean binding overall without severe gutter tears. Please review the included listing photos carefully to verify details and thanks for looking!!
