Johnson's New Universal Cyclopaedia: Scientific And Popular Treasury Of Useful Knowledge. Illustrated with Maps, Plans, and Engravings (Four Volumes in Eight)

New York: Alvin J. Johnson & Son, 1880. Later printing. Three quarter morocco over marbled paper-covered boards, marbled endpapers, all edges marbled, boards beveled. Three boards detached, spine ends chipped on four volumes, worn at extremities, leather brittle, occasional leaf chipped at corner, otherwise interiors still sharp. A useful reference copy.. Illus. Sm. 4to. First published in 1874. This is the eight volume set (originally published in four).It contains a wealth of engravings and well-executed two page international maps. This edition did not contain state maps.