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Lot 32

Jedidiah Morse "The American Geography" (1792)

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Jedidiah Morse

The American Geography, or, A View of the Present Situation of the United States of America

John Stockdale, Piccadilly, London

1792, second edition

8 1/2" x 5 1/2" (octavo)

 

Two fold-out engraved maps, one of the Southern states and one of the Northern states. A third fold-out at the end of the text offers a table of distances between principle American townships. Bound in calfskin with gold-tooled border.

Condition

Fair condition. The cover is stained and well-worn at the edges and hinges. The binding is very good. Folding and tearing to the maps, but no losses.

Overall Dimensions
Height: 8.50 in
Width: 5.50 in
Depth: 2.00 in

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