Large 9lb, 17x14", 65 page antique scrapbook compiled inside a Mitchell's Universal Atlas, containing an extensive collection of original Spanish-American War-era newspaper clippings, political cartoons, patriotic poetry, illustrated articles, and large-format newspaper graphics dating to approximately 1898.
This is not simply an atlas—it is a period scrapbook assembled by a contemporary owner using an atlas as the binding. Hundreds of newspaper clippings have been carefully mounted throughout the volume, preserving an outstanding collection of late Victorian Americana.
Fair to poor antique condition:
Heavy wear to atlas cover
Very brittle, loose and fragile pages
Edge tears and losses
Foxing, toning, stains, creases
Pages detached
Atlas maps remain visible beneath many mounted news
Book is stored in an archival box and will be shipped in the same box along with a larger box.
SOLD EXACTLY AS FOUND
This is an exceptional and rare research, display, or restoration piece for collectors.
Please study all photographs carefully.
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