Geography Rectified: or, a Description of the World, In all its Kingdoms, Provinces, Countries, Islands, Cities, Towns, Seas, Rivers, Bayes, Capes, Ports; Their Antient and Present Names, Inhabitants, Situations, Histories, Customs, Governments, &c. . . The Third Edition, Enlarged
Published by Robert Morden, 1693
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Barry Lawrence Ruderman, La Jolla, CA, U.S.A.Barry Lawrence Ruderman
AbeBooks seller since August 31, 2022
Condition: Used - Good
US$ 7,500.00
Quantity: 1 available
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Third, expanded, edition of Morden s popular geographic compendium, containing the full complement of 78 engraved maps. With "Tartaria in Europe" laid over "A New Description of Tartarie". Contrary to index, th. Thick octavo. Contemporary speckled calf, ruled in blind with small tools in the corners of the covers. (Front hinge cracked, with board separating.) 78 (of 78) maps. Lacks final leaf of index and "Advertisement to the Reader". Collation: pi1, A4 (A4 bound before pi1 title page), B-D4, E4 (E3-E4 bound before E1-E2), F-4C4, 4D4 (+chi1), 4E-4T4, 4U2 (lacks 4U1-2) Third, expanded, edition of Morden s popular geographic compendium, containing the full complement of 78 engraved maps. With "Tartaria in Europe" laid over "A New Description of Tartarie". Contrary to index, the Barbadoes map is on p. 571, not p. 577 (as also seen in University of Pittsburgh and British Library copies). American Content The book includes the following maps of the America, designated by their Burden numbers: 519: America. State 5 (of 6). 654: New Mexico vel New Granata et Marata et California by R: Morden. State 2 (of 3). 653: A Map of Florida and ye Great Lakes of Canada By Robt. Morden. State 2 (of 2). 652: A New Map of Carolina by Robert Morden. State 2 (of 2). 651: A New Map of Virginia By Robt: Morden. State 2 (of 2). 650: A New Map of New Jarsey and Pensilvania By Robt. Morden. State 2 (of 2). 649: A New Map of New England and New York By Robt. Morden. State 2 (of 2). 648: The North West Part of America by R. Morden At ye Atlas in Cornhill. State 2 (of 2). The regional American maps were first introduced in 1688. Morden s Geography Rectified stands as one of the more influential English geographical works of the late 17th century, reflecting both contemporary cartographic advancements and a growing commercial appetite for affordable geographic knowledge in post-Restoration London. The maps, engraved with precision and accompanied by detailed descriptive text, exemplify Morden s dual role as publisher and geographer to a growing literate public.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- Geography Rectified: or, a Description of the World, In all its Kingdoms, Provinces, Countries, Islands, Cities, Towns, Seas, Rivers, Bayes, Capes, Ports; Their Antient and Present Names, Inhabitants, Situations, Histories, Customs, Governments, &c. . . The Third Edition, Enlarged
- Author
- Robert Morden
- Publisher
- Robert Morden
- Publication year
- 1693
- Condition
- Good
- Book Type
- Book
- Binding
- Hardcover
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- Antique Maps
Barry Lawrence Ruderman
La Jolla, CA, U.S.A.
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Barry Lawrence Ruderman is a specialist dealer in rare and important works on paper from the 15th century to the present. Today, our focus extends from the firm’s traditional core specialty in historical cartography, now encompassing a wide range of rare books, Americana (with particular strengths in Western Americana, Texana, and the American Revolution), early photography, old master prints, and significant manuscripts. Our clients include many of the most important public and private collections active today.…
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Barry Lawrence Ruderman Antique Maps, Inc.
7407 La Jolla Boulevard
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