atlas
A volume consisting of maps, with or without
descriptive material, which is issued to
supplement or accompany a text, or is issued
independently. An "atlas" is also defined as a
volume of plates, engravings, etc., illustrating
any field of knowledge. Atlases are sometimes
difficult to bind because of narrow margins, stiff
and/or heavy paper, or foldouts.
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