Description: Brookes's General gazetteer improved : or, A new and compendious geographical dictionary ; containing a description of the empires, kingdoms, states, provinces, cities, towns, forts, seas, harbours, rivers, lakes, mountains, Capes, &c. in the known world. With the government, customs, manners, and religion of the inhabitants, the extent, boundaries, and natural productions of each country ... and the various events by which they have been distinguished. Including a detail of the counties, cities, boroughs, market-towns, and principal villages, in Great Britain and Ireland: together with a succinct account of, at least, seven hundred cities, towns, and villages in the United States ... Illustrated with Eight Maps, Neatly Executed (This volumes only has 6 of the 8 maps) by R. Brookes, M.D. The First American Edition from the Latest European with Great Additions and Improvements in Every part Philadelphia: Jacob Johnson, & Co 1806 First American Edition Octavo, period full leather binding with gilt bands and gilt lettered label to spine. Illustrated with 6 fold out maps. Some rubbing and wear, scuffs, foxing, discoloration and soiling, damage to spine, lacks two maps, large loss to frontispiece, a few other maps have tears, previous owner's inscription, else in good condition. If you have any questions, feel free to ask and don't forget to check out my other listings.
Price: 288.75 USD
Location: West Chester, Pennsylvania
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Leather
Place of Publication: Philadelphia
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated
Author: R. Brookes
Region: North America
Publisher: Jacob Johnson & Co
Topic: Historical
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subject: History
Year Printed: 1806
Original/Facsimile: Original
