The fourth edition of Rand McNally's first atlas, dated 1878-9 on the title page. The first edition was issued in 1876-77, and only included the Pacific slope states. Phillips shows editions of 1876-77, 1877, 1878, 1878-79, and 1880. Maps with printed full and outline color. Atlas is bound in brown cloth covers with "Rand, McNally & Co's Business Atlas" and a train illustration stamped in gilt. The spine bears the same title plus the year "1879" in gilt.
Reference:
Phillips, 1402.
Country:
United States
Full Title:
(Title Page to) Rand, McNally & Co.'s Business Atlas Containing Large Scale Maps of Each State and Territory of the United States, The Provinces Of Canada, West India Islands, Etc., Etc. Together with a Complete Reference Map of the World ... Accompanied by a New and Original Compilation and Ready Reference Index, Showing in Detail the Entire Railroad System of North America ... Chicago: Rand, McNally & Co., Printers, Engravers And Publishers. 1878-9. (on verso) Entered ... 1878, by Rand, McNally & Co. ... Washington, D.C.
List No:
4520B
Series No:
2
Publication Author:
Rand McNally and Company
Pub Date:
1879
Pub Title:
Rand, McNally & Co.'s Business Atlas Containing Large Scale Maps of Each State and Territory of the United States, The Provinces Of Canada, West India Islands, Etc., Etc. Together with a Complete Reference Map of the World ... Accompanied by a New and Original Compilation and Ready Reference Index, Showing in Detail the Entire Railroad System of North America ... Chicago: Rand, McNally & Co., Printers, Engravers And Publishers. 1878-9. (on verso) Entered ... 1878, by Rand, McNally & Co. ... Washington, D.C.
