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Click here to see our other books! The Geography, History, and Statistics, of America, and the West Indies H. C. Carey; J. Lea 1823 Sherwood, Jones, and Co. : London 8.5" by 5.5" vi, [2], 477pp. SUMMARY The first UK edition of this comprehensive study of America and the West Indies by H. C. Carey and J. Lea, illustrated with folding maps. First Edition,Folding Maps,Leather Binding,Scarce Overall Condition: Near Fine This book weighs 2 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 29.99 EU Postage : £ 21.99 European Postage: £ 23.99 Asia Postage: £ 37.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 38.99 DESCRIPTION The first UK edition. Bound in a very smart half calf with marbled paper-covered boards. Written by Henry Charles Carey, an American publisher and politician, and J. Lea, who were part of the publishing company Lea & Carey. This informative work provides a comprehensive documentation of America and the West Indies, with a focus on the geography, history and statistics. This includes a "correct account of the discovery, settlement and progress of the various kingdoms, states and provinces of the Western hemisphere, to the year 1822". Illustrated with eighteen folding maps, some of which have been hand-coloured. Map entitled 'View of the Havannah' has been bound to p350. Collated, complete. Bound with the half title. CONDITION Bound in half calf with marbled paper-covered boards. Externally, lovely, with slight bumping to the extremities. Endpapers and blanks have been renewed. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean, with the occasional spot or handling mark and a little offsetting from plates. Maps have the odd mark and light wear, but are generally bright. Overall Condition: Near Fine 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
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