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Click here to see our other books! A Concise New Gazetteer of the World, For the Use of Schools Christopher Earnshaw 1824 H. Mozley; G. Cowie and Co : London 7" by 4" [8], 261, [3pp] SUMMARY A vanishingly scarce first edition gazetteer of the world, an extensively detailed work complete with seven folding maps. First Edition,Folding Maps,Illustrated,Leather Binding,Very Scarce Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage : £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION A vanishingly scarce work. The first and only edition. Illustrated with a folding map to the frontispiece, and six folding maps. Three leaves of adverts to the rear. Collated, complete. 'An extensive gazetteer of the world, a brilliant history and exploration of the world in the format of a dictionary, intended for use in schools'. The work lists the geography of countries, as well as the political divisions and subdivisions. Helpfully including an explanation to the pronunciation, as well essential vocabulary of nouns of adjectives which are derived from names of places. By Christopher Earnshaw CONDITION In a full calf binding. Externally, the front board is held by two cords only and may detach with further handling. Rear joint is starting, rear hinge is strained. Bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities, resulting in a small amount of loss to the head and tail of the spine. Some light rubbing and marks to the boards. Spine is a little discoloured with a couple of minor marks. Lacking the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with scattered spots. Very small tide mark to the margin of the frontispiece, and to two other folding maps. Overall Condition: 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
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