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Click here to see our other books! The Glasgow Geography, Containing a Physical, Political, and Statistical View of the Various Empires, Kingdoms, States &c. &c. in the Known World; Including the Most Recent Discoveries and Latest Political Arrangements; with a Philosophical View of Universal History, and a Compendium of Astronomy, Mineralogy, &c. To Which is Subjoined a Historical Appendix, Comprising a Concise Narration of the Wars Consequent on the French Revolution, Till the Treaty of Paris, 1815. Embellished with Appropriate Engravings, and Illustrated by Correct Statistical Tables, and a Complete Atlas. Various 1825 Khull, Blackie & Co : Glasgow 8.5" by 5.5" v, 86pp, 762pp; 879pp; iv, 944pp; iv, 863pp; 434pp SUMMARY A very scarce and fully illustrated work on the geography of the world, illustrated with numerous folding plates throughout. Folding Maps,Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 6 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 47.99 EU Postage : £ 28.99 European Postage: £ 49.99 Asia Postage: £ 79.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 159.99 DESCRIPTION Complete in five volumes. Scarce, especially with all five volumes. This work is an interesting geography of the world, including various statistics throughout history, as well as information on discoveries and political arrangements. Volume I, with eight folding plates, and fourteen plates. Collated, complete. Volume II, with ten folding plates, and five plates. Collated, complete. Volume III, with eleven folding plates, and one plate. Collated, incomplete, as lacking plate facing page five-hundred and forty, 'City of Amsterdam'. Volume IV, with three folding plates, and eight plates. Collated, incomplete as lacking plates facing pages thirty-two and seven-hundred and twenty-two, 'British Possession in North America', and 'Llana, Sloth, &C'. Volume V, with two folding plates and two plates. Collated, complete. Written anonymously, simply attributed to 'several literary gentlemen' to the title page. CONDITION In the original full calf binding. Externally, with surface cracks to the spine. Light marking to the boards. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spines, with a little loss to the head of the spines of Volumes I, II, III, and V. Tail of the spine of Volume III is lifting a little but remains firm. Volumes II and IV are lacking the spine labels. A very little loss to the spine label to Volume III. Front joint of Volume I is starting but firm. Small crack to the tail of the front joint of Volume II. Front joint of Volume III is starting but firm. Crack to the head of the rear joint of Volume III. A little loss to the head of the front endpaper of Volume I. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto to the front endpaper of Volume I, 'Robert Loro's book 1827. G. R. Robertson 11th Aug 1921 From ... Lauder. See between pages 4 and 5 for preface, R 11th Aug 1921'. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto to the front endpaper of Volumes II, III, IV, and V, 'Robert Loro's book 1827'. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with only the odd spot and handling mark. Folding map facing the title page of Volume IV is lifting to the tail but remains secure. 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