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Click here to see our other books! The Universal Gazetteer: or, a Description of the Several Empires, Kingdoms, States, Provinces, Countries, Cities, Towns, Seas, Lakes, Rivers, Mountains, Volcanoes, &c in the Known World. Together With an Account of the Extent, Produce, Revenue, Forces, Trade, Manufactures, Religions, &c. of the Several Countries; and of the Battles, Sieges, and Other Transactions That Have Rendered Them Remarkable. Not Stated 1759 Peter Wilson : Dublin 7" by 4" [4], v-xxxviii, unpaginated SUMMARY The second edition of this extensive Irish gazetteer, illustrated with four large detailed folding maps. Folding Maps,Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 19.99 EU Postage : £ 15.99 European Postage: £ 16.99 Asia Postage: £ 21.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 25.99 DESCRIPTION The second edition of this work. ESTC citation number T199589. Illustrated with four folding maps. The maps depict Europe, Asia, Africa, and North and South America. Collated, complete. Six leaves of publisher's adverts to the rear. Armorial binding of Trinity College Dublin. An extensive gazetteer, offering an unique insight in the known world as it was in the mid eighteenth century, at a time when people were still exploring and discovering more about the Earth. This work was praised by the lexicographer Benjamin Martin, who compiled one of the early English dictionaries, the 'Lingua Britannica Reformata'. Published by Peter Wilson, a Dublin bookseller based on Dame Street. He is known for having published the first trade directories in Ireland. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto to the front free endpaper, 'Steuart Weldon, February 26th 1765, Drogheda'. CONDITION In a full calf binding, the armorial binding of Trinity College Dublin. Externally, generally smart. A small amount of loss to the fore edge of the front board, and to the head of the front board. Minor marks to the boards and spine, with a couple of small tidemarks. Small chip to the spine label. Light bumping to the extremities. Minimal surface cracks to the spine. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto to the front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very lightly age-toned and clean, with just a couple of light spots. Tear to the fold of the folding map of Europe, and Asia. Light spots to the folding maps. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques