SCHOBERL, FREDERIC. 1775-1853.
The World in Miniature. London: R. Ackermann, [1821-27].
43 volumes. 12mo (130 x 80 mm). Approximately 650 hand-colored engraved plates and maps (numerous folding). Modern quarter morocco. Some foxing throughout but contents and plates largely clean.
FIRST EDITION, COMPLETE SET. Complete sets are rare, with only 2 appearing in auction records going back over 60 years. Abbey Travel 6; Tooley 515.
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