A Compenious Treatise on the Use of the Globes, and of Maps; Compiled from the Works of Keith, Ferguson, Adams, Hutton, Bryan, Goldsmith and other Eminent Authors... to the Practical Knowledge of Geography and Astronomy
by Lathrop, Jun,, John
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good +
- Seller
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Wilmington, Vermont, United States
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About This Item
Boston: J. W. Burditt and Co. and W. Wells, 1812. First Edition. Full leather. Good +. Duodecimo (7" x 4.25"), Full leather with gilt red label. 183pp. Illustrated with three folding copper plate engravings at the back of globes and a chart. Leather is worn with a chip at the top of the spine. Joints are tender, but with stong hinges. Moderate foxing throughout. A scarce book.
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- Bookseller
- Austin's Antiquarian Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 19478
- Title
- A Compenious Treatise on the Use of the Globes, and of Maps; Compiled from the Works of Keith, Ferguson, Adams, Hutton, Bryan, Goldsmith and other Eminent Authors... to the Practical Knowledge of Geography and Astronomy
- Author
- Lathrop, Jun,, John
- Format/Binding
- Full leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Good +
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- J. W. Burditt and Co. and W. Wells
- Place of Publication
- Boston
- Date Published
- 1812
- Keywords
- Geography; Astronomy; John Lathrop Jr.;
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Austin's Antiquarian Books
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Wilmington, Vermont
About Austin's Antiquarian Books
Austin's Antiquarian Books is a used, rare and out of print bookshop located on West Main Street in Wilmington, Vermont. At our shop we have a general stock of approximately 15,000 used, scarce and out-of-print books, with particular strength in American History, especially Theodore Roosevelt the West, Travel, Decorative Arts, Natural History, and Sporting. We also offer a selection of antique maps and prints, historical paper and ephemera.
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