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The Gazeteer of the State of New York: Embracing an Ample Survey and Description of Its Counties, Towns, Cities, Villages, Canals, Mountains, Lakes, Rivers, Creeks, and Natural Topography ..
by Horatio Gates Spafford
- Used
- Good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
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Clarence, New York, United States
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About This Item
Albany, New York: B. D. Packard, Horatio Gates Spafford, 1824. Hardcover. Good. The Gazeteer of the State of New York: Embracing an Ample Survey and Description of Its Counties, Towns, Cities, Villages, Canals, Mountains, Lakes, Rivers, Creeks, and Natural Topography ..." by Horatio Gates Spafford, LL.D. Published by B. D. Packard and the author, Albany, 1824. Measure 5.25" x 8.75", 620 pages. With an illustrated pull-out map of the state of New York. Bound in its original calf with gilt decoration and lettering at the spine. The book is in good condition. The joints are starting with worn edges and corners. Cracking and some loss at the spine. Previous owner's signature in ink on the front endpaper. Front board is cracked at the hinge. Moisture stain to the boards, preliminary and terminal pages. The pull out map is delicate and has been tabbed in at the front of the book. Toning to the textblock with scattered foxing. Two embossed seals on the rear endpaper. Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books.
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- Bookseller
- Ernestoic Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 001495
- Title
- The Gazeteer of the State of New York: Embracing an Ample Survey and Description of Its Counties, Towns, Cities, Villages, Canals, Mountains, Lakes, Rivers, Creeks, and Natural Topography ..
- Author
- Horatio Gates Spafford
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- B. D. Packard, Horatio Gates Spafford
- Place of Publication
- Albany, New York
- Date Published
- 1824
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Ernestoic Books
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Clarence, New York
About Ernestoic Books
Ernestoic Books, where you can find the most sought after Modern First Editions. As our name suggests, Ernest Hemingway is our specialty and our passion. We guarantee the condition of every book we sell. Returns may be made within 14 days of receipt for any reason. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books.
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- New
- A new book is a book previously not circulated to a buyer. Although a new book is typically free of any faults or defects, "new"...
- Edges
- The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Calf
- Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...
- Hinge
- The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Cracked
- In reference to a hinge or a book's binding, means that the glue which holds the opposing leaves has allowed them to separate,...
- Fine
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