A New System of Modern Geography: or, A Geographical, Historical, and Commercial Grammar; and Present State of the Several Kingdoms of the World

Guthrie, William

Published by Mathew Carey, Philadelphia, 1794

Condition: Good Hardcover

Save for Later

From Walkabout Books, ABAA, Curtis, WA, U.S.A.

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars

AbeBooks Seller since November 30, 2004

Association Member:

View this seller's items

View all copies of this book

Used - Hardcover

Price: US$ 225.00 Convert Currency

US$ 5.50 shipping within U.S.A. Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

Free 30-day returns

Save for Later

About this Item

Two quarto volumes in contemporary full leather bindings. Volume I: 572 pp, with two engraved plates (one folding). Joints cracked, with some old repair work visible, some loss of leather at head of spine, otherwise sound. Volume II: xi, (i), 704, (43) pp, with one folding chart (of 2) -- Lacking most of the Table of Exports. Front joint partially cracked. Ownership signatures in each volumes of Amos Slaymaker, a Revolutionary War veteran and member of ember of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania. This edition includes 341 pages on the United States, in contrast to the thirty-nine pages of the fifth London edition. Evans 27077: "The American part of the work (pp. 206--588) was furnished, page by page, by Jedidiah Morse. The directions to the binder indicate that forty-seven maps were issued to subscribers with the work.but these are seldom, or never found bound with the work." Sabin 29327. Seller Inventory # 23491

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title: A New System of Modern Geography: or, A ...

Publisher: Mathew Carey, Philadelphia

Publication Date: 1794

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

Edition: First American Edition.

Store Description

We are happy to answer any questions you have about a listing in our inventory, either via e-mail or over the phone. You can reach us at 360-880-3160.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Association Member

Members of these associations are committed to maintaining the highest standards. They vouch for the authenticity of all items offered for sale. They provide expert and detailed descriptions, disclose all significant defects and/or restorations, provide clear and accurate pricing, and operate with fairness and honesty during the purchase experience.

Seller's business information

Walkabout Books, ABAA
CA, U.S.A.

Terms of Sale:

We guarantee the condition of every book as it is described. If you are dissatisfied with your purchase (Incorrect Book/Not as Described/Damaged) or if the order has not arrived, you are eligible for a refund within 30 days of the estimated delivery date. If you have any questions, please contact Elizabeth Svendsen. E-mail: books@walkaboutbooks.net. Phone: 949-588-6055. Mail: 25401 Cabot Rd, Suite 115, Laguna Hills, CA 92653.

Shipping Terms:

For books weighing under two pounds (most books), standard shipping by media mail is $3.75 for the first book and $2.75 for each additional book in the same shipment. Priority mail shipping is $5.95 for the first book and $3.75 for each additional book.
For heavier books, you will be notified of the revised shipping cost after we receive your order from ABE. If you do not wish to accept the rate, you will have the opportunity to cancel the order.
All of our orders are processed promptly, and every book is packaged securely to avoid damage in shipping.

Payment Methods
accepted by seller

Money Order PayPal

Add to Wants