E. Cortambert - Atlas de géographie moderne - 1886

Stunning illustrated edition of 66 maps from this comprehensive cartographic collection, offering a detailed and up-to-date view of the world in the 19th century, combining scientific rigor with pedagogical clarity -

The atlas presents political, physical, economic, and thematic maps, illustrating the distribution of populations, natural resources, transportation routes, as well as the borders and administrative divisions of the different countries and continents -

Cortambert emphasizes topographic precision and readability of the maps, incorporating explanatory legends, standardized scales, and symbols to facilitate understanding of geographical phenomena -

The work also includes observations on climate, geology, and urban planning, as well as historical maps allowing the tracing of the evolution of territories and civilizations over time -

Intended for a school and university audience, the atlas combines pedagogy and erudition, offering a tool that is both practical and instructive for the study of modern geography and international relations -

E. Cortambert - Atlas de géographie moderne - 1886 - Hachette et Cie -
66 color maps

Binding in good condition, the volume in its red half-cloth with original corners, wear from use, ink stains at the bottom edges, worn headpieces, speckled edges, smooth spine adorned, gilded title and author name, gilded rules on the boards -

Interior in good condition, browning, the work enriched with 66 color maps hors texte including on double page and fold-out plates, blue fly leaves in good condition -

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