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How to Buy an Atlas as a Gift

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By eHow Contributing Writer

An atlas makes a wonderful gift for both real and armchair travelers. Atlases have evolved into specialty books that include political, historical, economic and ecological information about a specific region.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Gift Ribbons
  • Tissue Paper
  • Atlases
  • Gift Cards
  • Maps
  • Phrase Books
  • Restaurant Dining Guides
  • Travel Guides
  • Gift Bags
  • Gift Bows
  • Wrapping Paper
  • Maps
  • Tissue paper
  1. Step 1

    Choose a basic reference atlas for a general overview of the area covered. You may want an atlas that focuses on, for example, North America, the world, or a specific state or country.

  2. Step 2

    Select a road atlas if the recipient does a lot of driving, or plans to when visiting a foreign destination.

  3. Step 3

    Look for a specialty atlas for a person with specific interests. For example, you can buy a gourmet atlas, a historical atlas of the Holocaust, a historical atlas of Israel, etc.

  4. Step 4

    Determine the size of the atlas you want. A folio-sized atlas might be appropriate for a collector, while a pocket-sized atlas would be appreciated by the traveler.

  5. Step 5

    Consider giving a phrase book or restaurant guide along with the atlas, if the recipient is planning to visit a specific country.

Tips & Warnings
  • Expect to pay between $15 and $100, depending on the scope and size of the atlas you choose.
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