A Compendious Geographical and Historical Grammar Exhibiting a Brief Survey of The Terraqueous Globe and also A Concise View of The Political History of The Empires, Kingdoms and States.

Published by W. Peacock, 1795

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Seller: Morning Mist Books and Maps, Cirencester, United KingdomMorning Mist Books and Maps

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First Edition. Original red leather binding rubbed to hinges, spine and edges. Covers slightly ink stained and with clear wear to foot of spine. Binding tight. Gilt edging to faces of page block. Internally, bookplate to inside front cover and near contemporary inscription (1800) to ffep. Contents generally clean and bright with the odd light mark. Thirteen maps (engraved by John Russell) all in good condition: correctly folded, no tears and unmarked, All maps with outline colouring. 404 pages and 4 contents pages. Maps: The World; East Indies; Spain and Portugal; France; Italy; Netherlands; United Provinces; German Empire and Switzerland; Poland; Russia; Sweden Denmark and Norway; Great Britain and Ireland; States of America. The text gives a detailed description of the different countries then known. European countries are as to be expected but probably the more interesting descriptors are of the regions of Africa and North America where each known state is described including dramatic accounts of Indian attacks. More information and images available on request. (Uc4).…

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Title
A Compendious Geographical and Historical Grammar Exhibiting a Brief Survey of The Terraqueous Globe and also A Concise View of The Political History of The Empires, Kingdoms and States.
Author
John Mair (attrib.)
Publisher
W. Peacock
Publication year
1795
Condition
Very Good
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
1st Edition
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Morning Mist Books and Maps

Cirencester, United Kingdom

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AbeBooks seller since January 20, 2016

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Morning Mist Books and Maps is an independent online secondhand book and map business, with a focus on carefully chosen book titles, accurately and individually described, along with a large collection of folded maps. The map part of the business contains a large number folded or travelling and especially the very earliest folded maps. The business has wide experience of book illustrators, signed, private press and limited editions. Your purchase will be posted in high quality packaging, enabling it to arrive safely. Queries are answered promptly and further information or images can always be provided, giving you confidence in your purchase. Customer service is a key part of the business: dispatch emails are always sent and tracking numbers are provided for all purchases. …

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