1907 Folio MAURY'S NEW COMPLETE GEOGRAPHY Rare Old Book & MAPS North Carolina Ed

Description: ~~Illustrated with a Number of Text Maps~~~16 Page Supplement on North Carolina w/ Photos & COLOR MAP ~ Maury's New Complete Geography North Carolina Edition (The Maury Geographical Series) By M.F. Maury, LL. D.~ North Carolina Section by M.S.C. Noble of Wilmington ~ New York: University Publishing Company, ~1907~ *************************************************Folio. 176, 16 pages, indexed. A large, thin book; the binding measures 12 1/4 inches tall by 10 inches wide. Hardcover bound in tan cloth with red lettering. The covers are heavily soiled from handling and shows rubbing, scuffing and bumping. The corners and edges of the spine are beginning to fray. Hinges are secure. Outer edges of the text block are toned. There is significant foxing to the end papers. The text is toned and shows some sporadic foxing/spotting throughout. Previous owner's inscription in pencil on the front flyleaf. Contains a color frontis of "Race Types". Extensively illustrated with photographs and with color maps. The United States maps show regional maps and not individual state maps, although the North Carolina Supplement has a double page color map of the state (with some text on the page). The North Carolina section also has a number of black and white text photos and illustrations from drawings or engravings. The text of the North Carolina section is by M. C. S. Noble, Superintendent of City Schools, Wilmington, N.C. Color Maps of North America / The United States North America: Physical Map (Full Page).North America: Political Map (Full Page).United States Physical Map (Double Page w/ Text).United States Political Map (Double Page w/ Some Text at Bottom).The New England States (Full Page w/ Boston Insert).Middle Atlantic States: Northern Division (Full Page w/ Bottom Inserts of Philadelphia, New York City & Long Island).Middle Atlantic States: Southern Division (Full Page w/ Top Inserts of Washington, Baltimore Norfolk, and Richmond, Va.).The Southern States: Eastern Division (Page & 1/2 with Inserts of Atlanta, Charleston, Savannah, Nashville, and Memphis, TN).Southern States: Western Division (Full Page w/ Insert of New Orleans).Central States: Eastern Division (Full Page w/ Inserts of Chicago, Cincinnati and Louisville, KY).Central States: Northern Division (On Two Pages w/ Text).Central States: Western Division (Full Page w/ St. Louis Insert).Rocky Mountain & Pacific States & Territories (Full Page w/ San Francisco Insert; Although Not Described as Territories, Arizona and New Mexico had Not Yet Attained Statehood).Philippine Islands, Hawaiian Islands; Porto Rico (Three Small Color Maps on One Page w/ Text).Principal Routes of Transportation and Travel in the United States and Canada (Double Page). Black & White Illustrations in the North Carolina Supplement State Capital at Raleigh (from an Engraving)Mount Pisgah Viewed from Battery Park, Asheville.Mitchell's Monument, on Mt. Mitchell.Drainage Map of North Carolina (Black & White Map abt. 1/3 Page).Map of North Carolina (Double Page with Inserts of Beaufort, Plan of Raleigh, and Vicinity of Wilmington; Text at the Bottom of the Double Page).The Narrow of the Yadkin.Skeleton of a Whale in State Museum at Raleigh.A Dune at Nags Head.Train of Twenty-One Refrigerator Cars Loaded with Strawberries.Forest Map of North Carolina (Black & White); about 1/3 page.Macadam Road Near Charlotte.Seal of North Carolina.University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (from drawing).Monument at Moore's Creek (from drawing).At Guilford Courthouse (from Drawing).Fishing Scenes (Three Circular Photos).At the Wharves of Wilmington.Soldier's Monument at Raleigh. (from a drawing).Normal and Industrial School at Greensboro [Now the University of North Carolina at Greensboro] (from a Drawing).*****************************************We Always Accept Returns if the Item Does Not Match the Description. If You Have any Questions, Please Do Not Hesitate to Ask! *************************************************** Come visit our OPEN SHOP in Greensboro, North Carolina. Shop Hours: 10-6 Mondays ~~ Saturdays ~~Closed on Sundays~~ Pages Past -- Used & Rare Books / 1837 Spring Garden St. / Greensboro, N.C. 27403 We are proud to have serviced the Greensboro area with an open bookshop since 1996!

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