Limited Edition of the Times Comprehensive Atlas of the World 1999
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Folio Society Limited Edition of the Times Comprehensive Atlas of the World 1999
I am an atlas addict, and have more than 350 in my library. I collect atlases from every era (my oldest dates from 1744) and country. From atlases of city streets to world atlases, I covet them all.
Over the years, the Folio Society has often rebound standard editions of books produced by other prestige publishers.
In 1999 the FS superbly rebound the Millenial Edition of The Times Comprehensive Atlas of the World and marketed it as a limited edition of 1000 copies. I have copy number 441.
The Times Comprehensive is (IMHO) the best modern world atlas. The maps are clear and detailed, the index is extraordinarily comprehensive, there are fascinating introductory maps and diagrams on everything from astronomy to geology, and there are spectacular composite sattellite photos of each continent. The one of Antarctica (see below) alone makes this atlas worth owning.
Although it is nearly 20 years old, geography does not change much. Political boundaries may change (eg. Kosovo), statistics may become outdated, and new countries emerge (eg. East Timor, South Sudan) but this is still a superb reference atlas in a magnificent binding, and available on the secondary market for a fraction of the cost of the latest Times edition.
The contents of the FS LE is identical to the standard Times atlas except for an added colophon page which has the details of the binding and the limitation number.
The atlas is quarter bound in maroon Wassa goatskin with leather corners and gilt embossing. The sides are in maroon serana cloth, as is the heavy duty gilt embossed slipcase.
It is a large book 47 x 32.5 cm. and has 124 map plates. There are three maroon ribbon markers and the page tops are gilt.
A most impressive volume.
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Front endpaper
An index of the other illustrated reviews in the "Folio Archives" series can be viewed at : http://www.librarything.com/topic/266300
An illustrated catalogue of my Antiquarian Atlases can be seen at:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/warwick_carter/albums/72157665960592645
An illustrated catalogue of my Modern Atlases can be seen at:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/warwick_carter/albums/72157663668453513
An illustrated catalogue of my Limited Edition books can be seen at:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/warwick_carter/albums/72157664291435999
An illustrated catalogue of my Folio Society books can be seen at:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/warwick_carter/albums/72157665261053955
I am an atlas addict, and have more than 350 in my library. I collect atlases from every era (my oldest dates from 1744) and country. From atlases of city streets to world atlases, I covet them all.
Over the years, the Folio Society has often rebound standard editions of books produced by other prestige publishers.
In 1999 the FS superbly rebound the Millenial Edition of The Times Comprehensive Atlas of the World and marketed it as a limited edition of 1000 copies. I have copy number 441.
The Times Comprehensive is (IMHO) the best modern world atlas. The maps are clear and detailed, the index is extraordinarily comprehensive, there are fascinating introductory maps and diagrams on everything from astronomy to geology, and there are spectacular composite sattellite photos of each continent. The one of Antarctica (see below) alone makes this atlas worth owning.
Although it is nearly 20 years old, geography does not change much. Political boundaries may change (eg. Kosovo), statistics may become outdated, and new countries emerge (eg. East Timor, South Sudan) but this is still a superb reference atlas in a magnificent binding, and available on the secondary market for a fraction of the cost of the latest Times edition.
The contents of the FS LE is identical to the standard Times atlas except for an added colophon page which has the details of the binding and the limitation number.
The atlas is quarter bound in maroon Wassa goatskin with leather corners and gilt embossing. The sides are in maroon serana cloth, as is the heavy duty gilt embossed slipcase.
It is a large book 47 x 32.5 cm. and has 124 map plates. There are three maroon ribbon markers and the page tops are gilt.
A most impressive volume.
- 
- 
Front endpaper
An index of the other illustrated reviews in the "Folio Archives" series can be viewed at : http://www.librarything.com/topic/266300
An illustrated catalogue of my Antiquarian Atlases can be seen at:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/warwick_carter/albums/72157665960592645
An illustrated catalogue of my Modern Atlases can be seen at:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/warwick_carter/albums/72157663668453513
An illustrated catalogue of my Limited Edition books can be seen at:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/warwick_carter/albums/72157664291435999
An illustrated catalogue of my Folio Society books can be seen at:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/warwick_carter/albums/72157665261053955
2languagehat
I have the original edition of the atlas, and I agree, it's superb. I always recommend it to people who want a great atlas and are not worried about the cost.
