A New Royal Authentic and Complete System of Universal Geography Antient and Modern: &c. &c. [Bankes' New System of Universal Geography]
Published by J. Cooke, London, 1787
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Arapiles Mountain Books - Mount of Alex, Castlemaine, VIC, AustraliaArapiles Mountain Books - Mount of Alex
AbeBooks seller since August 13, 2001
Condition: Used - Good
US$ 3,568.21
Quantity: 1 available
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Undated, but 1787-1788. 2 vols. Elephant Folio. original full calf gilt, spine labels (rubbed & worn, rebacked with original spines laid-down, hinges slackening, cloth tape strengthening to hinges, both volumes, some chipping to leather, amateurish repairs, internally clean & complete); pp. [iv], 1-460, with frontispiece, 94 plates (full-page, 1/2 page &1/4 page) on 51 sheets, 6 folding maps/charts + 1 full page; [ii (title, last blank)], 461-990 (page 663 erroneously labelled 635), [4 (list of Subscribers), misbound between p.988 & 989], 2 [Directions to the Binder for placing the cuts]), with 70 plates (full-page & 1/2 page) on 39 sheets, 6 folding maps/charts + 10 full page (see Alan Frost in La Trobe Journal No. 8, October 1971 for a history of the book, highlighting differences in content and pagination between editions). Very heavy set (9 kg), additional postage may be required for international and domestic delivery. A good copy of an early issue, intact but would benefit from some restoration. Ex-libris Charles Scobie (ANARE, Macquarie Island, 1948), with his ownership signature and date (29-5-1941) to rear pastedown.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- A New Royal Authentic and Complete System of Universal Geography Antient and Modern: &c. &c. [Bankes' New System of Universal Geography]
- Author
- Bankes, Thomas, Edward Warren Blake and Alexander Cook
- Publisher
- J. Cooke, London
- Publication year
- 1787
- Condition
- G+
- Binding
- Hard Cover
- Edition
- First Edition.
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Arapiles Mountain Books - Mount of Alex
Castlemaine, VIC, Australia
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| Item | 21 to 40 business days | 10 to 20 business days |
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| First item | US$ 35.00 | US$ 48.00 |
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Established in 2001, Arapiles Mountain Books is the only specialist mountaineering bookseller in Australia. We carry a large stock of fine, rare and out of print mountaineering and adventurous travel books, with a particular emphasis on British, Australian, New Zealand and Himalayan climbing narratives and guides. We have an especially wide selection of early - mid 20th travel books in dustwrapper, signed books and expedition memorabilia. On-line catalogues can be browsed on this website. The proprietor, Andrew Long, has climbed the world over since 1980, and has spent much of his time over the (last few) years, collecting and reading climbing and travel narratives by more intrepid writers. He will be happy to answer any queries or provide advice on condition, approximate value, rarity or just plain readability free of charge. A booksearch service is available. Although we are a mail order store, visitors are most welcome to browse our stock by making an appointment. I have a bricks and mortar bookshop in Central Victoria ('Mount of Alex', 273 Barker Street, Castlemaine), which is open 11am - 5pm Saturday and Sundays (excluding public holidays). Note that internet listed books are not stored in the shop, but can be brought in by request. Appointments to view the stock may be made by calling Andrew on +61 410 650 923 or by email to araps@alassoc.com.au.…
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Climbing Books and Guides, Mountaineering, African Travel, Mountain Travel, The Alps, Himalayan Travel, Polar Travel, Travel and Exploration in Remote Regions, Middle Eastern Travel, Desert TravelAssociation member
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Arapiles Mountain Books - Mount of Alex
VIC, Australia
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