New, Royal, and Authentic System of Universal Geography, Antient and Modern; All the late, important Discoveries, made by the English, and other celebrated Navigators of various Nations, in the different Hemispheres, from the celebrated Columbus, the first Discoverer of America, to the Death of our no less celebrated Countryman Captain Cook, &c. And Containing a Genuine History and Description of the hole World, etc. etc. Europe, Asia, Africa, and America; a Complete Atlas, to which is added a complete Guide to Geography, Astronomy, the Use of the Globes, Maps, &c. Likewise containing every important, interesting, and valuable Discovery throughout the Whole of Captain Cook's Voyages Round the World,. Also containing a Particular Account of
Published by Printed for C. Cook. London. ?. 2 volumes. Large folio, 1787
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Seller: Patrick Pollak Rare Books ABA ILAB, SOUTH BRENT, DEVON, United KingdomPatrick Pollak Rare Books ABA ILAB
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pp. (ii), 460; (ii), (461)-970, (ii) Directions to Binder. 22 engraved maps, some folding, by THOMAS BOWEN and 90 engraved plates. Lacking 9 maps [New Discoveries : World : World Chart : Africa : Europe : South America : Great Britain : Asia : Russian Empire] and both frontispieces and 1 plate, with 2 plates erroneously listed. Contemporary calf worn but joints intact, final text leaf to v.I lacking lower half, one other text leaf torn across without loss, a few corners torn, 2 plates damaged with loss at the top margin, occasional marginal tear and loss, offered as a good reading copy.
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- New, Royal, and Authentic System of Universal Geography, Antient and Modern; All the late, important Discoveries, made by the English, and other celebrated Navigators of various Nations, in the different Hemispheres, from the celebrated Columbus, the first Discoverer of America, to the Death of our no less celebrated Countryman Captain Cook, &c. And Containing a Genuine History and Description of the hole World, etc. etc. Europe, Asia, Africa, and America; a Complete Atlas, to which is added a complete Guide to Geography, Astronomy, the Use of the Globes, Maps, &c. Likewise containing every important, interesting, and valuable Discovery throughout the Whole of Captain Cook's Voyages Round the World,. Also containing a Particular Account of
- Author
- BANKES, Thomas, of Monmouth, BLAKE, Edward Warren, COOK, Alexander and LLOYD, Thomas.
- Publisher
- Printed for C. Cook. London. ?. 2 volumes. Large folio
- Publication year
- 1787
Patrick Pollak Rare Books ABA ILAB
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