The Edinburgh Gazetteer, or Compendious Geographical Dictionary: Containing a Description of the Various Countries, Kingdoms, States, Cities, Towns, Mountains, Seas, Rivers, Harbours, &c. of the World… Abridged from the Larger Work in Six Volumes.

Published by Archibald Constable, Edinburgh, 1824

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The Edinburgh Gazetteer, or Compendious Geographical Dictionary: Containing a Description of the Various Countries, Kingdoms, States, Cities, Towns, Mountains, Seas, Rivers, Harbours, &c. of the World… Abridged from the Larger Work in Six Volumes. Printed in Edinburgh by Archibald Constable and Co. 1824. [20] + 816 pp. 8.75 x 5.5 . 8vo. Hardcover 3/4 leather. As-is, with front board detached. Cracking and losses to binding on spine. Assorted wear throughout text block, including p. 577-578 detached. Assorted markings and inscriptions at front. Includes several foldout maps throughout. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. Includes foldout maps of: The World (frontispiece, with tears along right-hand side), Africa, South America, Asia, England, Europe, Ireland, and Scotland. A scarce atlas and gazetteer, containing information on various geographic and manmade locations around the globe. A wonderful piece for restoration, research, and preservation. REILY-TUB-0006-PP-2508-aj4812.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Edinburgh Gazetteer, or Compendious Geographical Dictionary: Containing a Description of the Various Countries, Kingdoms, States, Cities, Towns, Mountains, Seas, Rivers, Harbours, &c. of the World… Abridged from the Larger Work in Six Volumes.
• Publisher: Archibald Constable, Edinburgh
• Publication Date: 1824
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Poor
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
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