1786 Map Book: A New System of Modern Geography!
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Outstanding 1786 “A New System of Modern Geography” Complete Two Volume Set with 26 Choice Maps
1786-Dated Book titled: “A New System of Modern Geography,” by William Guthrie. Third Edition, in 2 Volumes, London, Choice Crisp Near Mint.
This impressive Two Volume Set measures 10.5” x 8” with its 950 pages, being Complete with the Added Index, plus all Maps. Each Volume is tightly bound in lovely blond adorned sheepskin of the period. It includes a complete copy of the (26) Folding Maps and Inserts, 24 of which are Hand-Colored in outline. There are four particularly beautiful Maps of the Americas bound within that are valuable in and of themselves when offered individually. (2 Vol. Set). Provenance: Ex: Hotel des Ventes’ Chateau d’Hauteville Sale, September 11-12, 2015, lot 209.
Outstanding 1786 “A New System of Modern Geography” Complete Two Volume Set with 26 Choice Maps
1786-Dated Book titled: “A New System of Modern Geography,” by William Guthrie. Third Edition, in 2 Volumes, London, Choice Crisp Near Mint.
This impressive Two Volume Set measures 10.5” x 8” with its 950 pages, being Complete with the Added Index, plus all Maps. Each Volume is tightly bound in lovely blond adorned sheepskin of the period. It includes a complete copy of the (26) Folding Maps and Inserts, 24 of which are Hand-Colored in outline. There are four particularly beautiful Maps of the Americas bound within that are valuable in and of themselves when offered individually. (2 Vol. Set). Provenance: Ex: Hotel des Ventes’ Chateau d’Hauteville Sale, September 11-12, 2015, lot 209.
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