4to. 4 double-page and 10 single-page engraved maps with hand-coloring, most dated 1839, except the maps of Great Britain and Germany, which are dated 1840. (A few pale stains.) Original roan-backed printed brown paper-covered boards (overall rubbing and soiling); slipcase. 

FIRST EDITION, second state, without Roman numeral date on front cover. According to Rumsey, the present edition is the last to include engraved maps; subsequent issues included lithographed maps. The Republic of Texas is depicted in its smaller configuration on the maps of the United States and North America, depicting Austin as its capital, and including a reference to "Herds of Buffaloes and Wild Horses." Oregon Territory occupies the Northwest, and Mexico occupies the Southwest.  RARE. Phillips 6085; Rumsey 0523A.