Elements of Geography: Containing a Concise and Comprehensive View of that Useful Science, as divided into 1. Astronomical -- 2. Physical, or Natural -- 3. Political Geography

Morse, Jedidiah

Published by Thomas and Andrews, Boston, 1804

About this Item

"On a new Plan.Adapted to the capacities of Children and Youth: designed for a Reading and Classical Book in Common Schools; and as a useful Winter Evening's Entertainment for Young People in Private Families; Illustrated with a neat Map of the United States, and a beautiful Chart of the whole World. . Fifth Edition -- Improved." J.T. Buckingham, printer. 143, [1] p.: 2 folded leaves of engraved maps; 15 cm. Original calf spine and marbled paper over boards. Metal-engraved maps have imprint: Published by Thomas & Andrews Boston 1801. Early American Imprints, Ser. 2 (Shaw & Shoemaker), 6829. In attractive modern box with gilt-tooled title on black calf spine. Former owner's inscription on front free endpaper: "John Worleys Book York April the 27, 1817." Book is in Good+ Condition: lacking part of each board and leather at head of spine; boards are attached and text block is solid; browning along fore-edges of first folded map and title page; occasional light foxing; clean and tight. Box is in Fine Condition.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Elements of Geography: Containing a Concise and Comprehensive View of that Useful Science, as divided into 1. Astronomical -- 2. Physical, or Natural -- 3. Political Geography
• Publisher: Thomas and Andrews, Boston
• Publication Date: 1804
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good +
• Seller catalogs:
  • American History
  • Children's Books
  • Maps
  • Science & Technology