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The Encyclopaedia of Geography Comprising a Complete Description of the Earth [3 volumes]
by Murray, Hugh; Thomas G. Bradford
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- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good/No Jacket
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About This Item
Blanchard and Lea, 1857. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" 3 volumes, complete as issued. Original dark brown cloth stamped in gilt (some rubbing to edges, some nicks to spine tips; pencil notes and name on front endpapers of volume I, 3 inch tear to lower margin of Vol. II title). B/w illustrations and maps.B/w Illustrations, Maps.
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- Arundel Books of Seattle
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 005513093
- Title
- The Encyclopaedia of Geography Comprising a Complete Description of the Earth [3 volumes]
- Author
- Murray, Hugh; Thomas G. Bradford
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Blanchard and Lea
- Date Published
- 1857
- Keywords
- Geography Earth Sciences Science, , , , , , , ,
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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