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The Property of Sir Brooke Boothby, 15th Bt., removed from Fonmon Castle, Glamorgan

Robert Morden | Geography Rectified: or, a Description of the World, London, 1700, contemporary calf

UK: Greenford Park Warehouse

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December 12, 11:19 AM GMT

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2,500 - 3,500 GBP

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Robert Morden


Geography Rectified: or, a Description of the World, in all its Kingdoms, Provinces, Countries, Islands, Cities, Towns, Seas, Rivers, Bays, Capes, Ports; Their Ancient and Present Names, Inhabitants, Situations, Histories, Customs, Governments... London: printed for R. Morden and T. Cockerill, 1700


Fourth edition, 4to (204 x 158mm.), 78 engraved maps in the text, contemporary calf, slight tears at outer margins of pp. 259-260 and pp. 449-450, preliminary blank torn,advertisement leaf at end with large tear at upper margin (lacking c.1/3 of leaf), upper cover detached, extremities rubbed


Pages 542-626 are devoted to America, illustrated with 17 engraved maps.


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Sabin 50535

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