The American Universal Geography; or, A View of the Present State of all the Kingdoms, States, and Colonies in the Known World, and of the United States of America in Particular. [Complete in 2 Volumes]

Morse, Jedidiah

Published by Printed By J. T. Buckingham, for Thomas & Andrews, Boston, 1805

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Copperplate maps, folding; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Printed By J. T. Buckingham, for Thomas & Andrews. Complete in 2 volumes. 5th edition of Part I and 4th edition of Part II. Pp. 6, [2], [17]-864; [4], [9]-664. Six copperplate folding maps complete and intact. Frontis folding maps of the World and of Europe respectively in Vol I and II are moderately toned and foxed. Maps of Asia, Africa, North America and South America are generally quite bright and clean with only superficial toning. Uniformly bound in full calf, but bindings are rough. Prior owner chose to stabilize condition using an application of PVA over the spines. Cracking and partial separation of boards at joints. Boards generally decent though some scarring, worming and surface loss to lower board of Vol I. Some light worming and predation to rear matter of the 1st volume. Wants rebacking restoration which would result in rather nice set. Offered at this price for a short time pending our assignment of the work to our local professional for restoration. Good only for now. . Oversize book may require additional charges for expedited or international shipping.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The American Universal Geography; or, A View of the Present State of all the Kingdoms, States, and Colonies in the Known World, and of the United States of America in Particular. [Complete in 2 Volumes]
• Publisher: Printed By J. T. Buckingham, for Thomas & Andrews, Boston
• Publication Date: 1805
• Binding: Leather
• Edition: Fourth Edition.
• Condition: Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Early American Imprints
  • Atlases and Maps
  • Antiquarian Books