Description
Shows signs of wear. Jacket may be torn, cover may have creases, pages have some writing and highlighting. May have some water damage. May be a former library book. If you are buying a box set item, the box may not be included.
This well-loved copy of the Collins World Atlas: Illustrated Edition bears the marks of a life well-traveled. Published by the venerable Collins Maps, a trusted name in cartography since 1819, this atlas has likely accompanied its previous owner on countless journeys, both real and imagined. While its condition may not be pristine, the creased covers, highlighted passages, and even potential water stains speak to the atlas’s rich history and the countless hours spent poring over its detailed maps and engaging illustrations.
For collectors, this particular copy offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of cartographic history that has truly been lived in. The potential library markings only add to its charm, evoking the countless hands that have turned these pages in pursuit of knowledge and adventure. Readers, too, will delight in the wealth of information contained within, each well-worn page a testament to the enduring allure of exploration and the human drive to understand our world.