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The Encyclopaedia of Geography: comprising a complete description of the earth...in 3 volumes (First Edition)
by Hugh Murray
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- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
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Hendersonville, North Carolina, United States
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About This Item
Philadelphia: Carey, Lea and Blanchard, 1838. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. Illustrated. Includes physical, statistical, civil and political descriptions. Exhibits the earth's relation to the heavenly bodies; its physical structure; the natural history of each country; and the industry, commerce, political institutions, and civil and social state of all nations. Green cloth with gold gilt lettering on spine. 3 volume complete set in uncommonly good condition. Illustrated by 82 maps and 1,100 other engravings on wood. Also includes a new (colored) map of the United States. Revised, with Additions by Thomas G. Bradford. Previous owner's name written on title pages. A few pages with minor closed tears. Mylar covers. Full refund if not satisfied.
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- Shelley and Son Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 031181
- Title
- The Encyclopaedia of Geography: comprising a complete description of the earth...in 3 volumes (First Edition)
- Author
- Hugh Murray
- Illustrator
- Illustrated
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Carey, Lea and Blanchard
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia
- Date Published
- 1838
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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- Reference;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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Shelley and Son Books
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Hendersonville, North Carolina
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