Morses's American Geography 1819
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Author: Morse, Jedediah
Title: The American Universal Geography; or a View of the Present State of All the Kingdoms, States, and Colonies in the Known World
Place Published: Charlestown
Publisher:Published by Lincoln & Edwards, et al.
Date Published: 1819
Description:
Author: Morse, Jedediah
Title: The American Universal Geography; or a View of the Present State of All the Kingdoms, States, and Colonies in the Known World
Place Published: Charlestown
Publisher:Published by Lincoln & Edwards, et al.
Date Published: 1819
Description:
2 volumes. iv, [9]-898, [2]; [2], [5]-859 pp. With 3 folding engrave maps in each volume, for a total of 6. (8vo) 21.8x12.5 cm (8½x4¾"), period calf, spines ruled in gilt, morocco lettering pieces. Stated Seventh Edition.
A nice set of Morse's "Geography," one of the standard American texts of the period. The first volume covers the Western Hemisphere with primary focus on the United States; the second volume covers the Eastern Hemisphere. There are maps of the World, North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Intended to be accompanied by an atlas by Arrowsmith and Lewis, not present here.
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Some scuffing and wear to covers, Vol. II spine label detached but laid in loose; foxing and some darkening to contents including the maps; world map with vertical darkened streak and marginal repair, North America map with 5" closed tear; very good condition.
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Morses's American Geography 1819
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