BOOKS: Morse's American Geography 1789 1st Ed
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BOOKS: Morse's American Geography 1789 1st Ed, Jedidiah Morse. [Morse's Geography] The American Geography: or, A View of the Present Situation of the United States of America. Shepard Kollock, 1789. xii, 534. First Edition of the first American geography book. Lacks the two maps. Title page missing. First page begins with dedication to the governor of New Jersey. 4 3/4 x 7 3/4 inches. Contemporary leather binding.
Provenance: Property from the Collection of Charles E. Sigety
Notes/Literature: The late Charles E. Sigety was a renowned collector of Americana, ranging from examples of Norman Rockwell to important historic documents. A selection of his collection was sold at Christie's New York in 2016
Provenance: Property from the Collection of Charles E. Sigety
Notes/Literature: The late Charles E. Sigety was a renowned collector of Americana, ranging from examples of Norman Rockwell to important historic documents. A selection of his collection was sold at Christie's New York in 2016
Condition
Fair, missing title page, boards warped, spine rubbed, pages stained and worn, be advised that all lots in this sale will exhibit some degree of wear due to age and/or handling
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BOOKS: Morse's American Geography 1789 1st Ed
Estimate $80 - $125
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