.to which is added a table of the coins of the various nations and their values in English money. To which is prefixed an introduction exhibiting a view of the Newtonian System of the planets etc etc. Embellished with Maths, iv, folding frontispiece map of the world, 36pp introduction, 6 further folding plates (A View of the Solar System, Africa, North America, South America, Asia, Europe), pages appear to be free from foxing, text block has split in half and a small section is loose, original full smooth calf, tear to calf of lower board, spine is cracked in half, gilt lettering on a red spine label, half of this is lost. Size: 5.25 x 3.25 Inches.

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Title: A COMPENDIOUS GEOGRAPHICAL DICTIONARY Containing a Concise Description of the Most Remarkable Places Ancient and Modern in Europe Asia Africa and America Interspersed with Historical Anecdotes.
Publisher: Printed for W Peacock, No 18 Salisbury Square, London
Publication Date: 1793
Binding: Full Smooth Calf
Condition: Poor
Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket as Published
Book Type: Geographical

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The Old Hall Bookshop was established in 1977 by John and Lady Juliet Townsend. The Old Hall is a very fine 18th century house in the centre of Brackley, a pleasant market town about 18 miles north of Oxford. The shop has a large stock of antiquarian, second-hand, new books and maps covering a wide range of interests and prices. We welcome visitors and trade customers. Parking is easy in the Market Square. Disabled access available. Opening hours: We are open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 5:30pm excluding bank holidays US Customs may now review all UK origin shipments. We ship books under HS CODE 4901.99.00 which remain duty free, though some US states may apply sales tax or handling charges.

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