The General Gazetteer: or, Compendious Geographical Dictionary
by Brookes, R
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London, 1803. Seventh edition. Good +. 8vo, unnumbered, includes 5 folding maps: Africa, 1791; North America, 1791; South America, 1971; Asia, 1791; and Europe, 1791. Full calf, with gilt title on spine. Front and back covers are marked and corners are rubbed. Inside, endpapers are lightly toned at edges; front and back covers are repaired inside with hinge tape. Owner's signature on inside front cover, dated 1803.
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- Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints (US)
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- Title
- The General Gazetteer: or, Compendious Geographical Dictionary
- Author
- Brookes, R
- Book Condition
- Used - Good +
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Seventh edition
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1803
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- GEOGRAPHY;
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