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THE UNITED STATES GAZETTEER: DESCRIPTION CONTAINING AN AUTHENTIC DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL STATES THEIR SITUATION, EXTENT, BOUNDARIES, SOIL, PRODUCE, CLIMATE, POPULATION, TRADE AND MANUFACTURES : Together with the extent, boundaries and population of their respective counties. Also, an exact account of the cities, towns, harbours, rivers, bays, lakes, mountains, &c. : Illustrated with nineteen maps Author: Scott, Joseph Title: THE UNITED STATES GAZETTEER: DESCRIPTION CONTAINING AN AUTHENTIC DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL STATES THEIR SITUATION, EXTENT, BOUNDARIES, SOIL, PRODUCE, CLIMATE, POPULATION, TRADE AND MANUFACTURES : Together with the extent, boundaries and population of their respective counties. Also, an exact account of the cities, towns, harbours, rivers, bays, lakes, mountains, &c. : Illustrated with nineteen maps Publication: Philadelphia: Printed by F. and R. Bailey at Yorick's-Head, No. 116, High Street, 1795 Description: First edition of the first American gazetteer. 12mo. vi, (2), [292] pp. [printed double-column]. Engraved title page, engraved folding map of the United States as frontispiece and 18 other engraved folding maps for Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, New Jersey, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Northwest Territory, Southwest Territory, Vermont, and Virginia. Bookplate and 1800 ownership signature of William Rogers. Howes S-237. Sabin 78331. Evans 29476. Clark Old South II, 122. Wheat & Brun 125. Sowerby "Library of Thomas Jefferson" 4022: "My account of the caves and minerals in Virginia, I have taken from Mr. Jefferson's notes on that state, and a few particulars relating to the rivers." Old tape shadows on endpapers, but a very good copy, the maps crisp, in an attractive new binding by Phil Dusel. Recent period-style calf, gilt rules and leather label on spine. (#6184). Seller ID: 57844 Subject: Americana We are a Washington, D.C. based bookstore in business for over 40 years. We specialize in Americana and general Antiquarian books. Terms All orders ship within three business days. Standard mail is USPS Priority Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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