Description
A New Compend of Geography: Treating Principally of America. With an Introduction, Explaining the Astronomical Part of Geography. In Question and Answer. Designed for the use of schools. Compiled from the latest authorities. By John Smith, A.M., H. and E. Phinney, Cooperstown, 1816, 216pp, half leather, 4 x 6.5", 16mo Poor condition/as is. Front and rear boards are chipped and stained. Original wood boards are exposed. Tips worn away. Leather on spine is worn with redrot. Binding exposed at tail. Hinges are cracked. Marginalia on front and rear pastedowns and flyleafs. Toning, tea-staining, and age-staining throughout textblock. 27/28, 33/34, 65-68 have come loose from binding. 1-10, 15-23, 29-32, 51-58, 123-130, 207-214 are missing. Page number on 89 is printed backward and reads 98. Please see photos and ask any questions prior to purchase. One of the most popular geography textbooks of the early 19th century, presenting an overview of the then-new USA as well as the basics of the rest of the world, much of which was still unexplored. Please note that the item in this listing does not contain any maps/illustrations. FORN-MSB-0124-TUB0003-JC88
Alterego07f1
The shipping was fast and the book was extremely well packaged. The book itself is exactly as pictured and although rare books are expected to be expensive, I was able to get a small discount that at least covered the shipping. I'm happy with my purchase, so I can say that it was a good value. I love to find old relics that kind of come full circle to find their home. Welcome home to this little gem in the form of a small book. I will take very good care of you! I highly recommend this seller.
yogee67d1a81
Just picked up my package from Robin Rare Books and let me start by saying WOW!!! Book as advertised for sure. the value of the book certainly dictated some care in shipping but never did I think to this extent. The packaging was incredible. bigger box than needed at first thought but after opening based on the care and multiple layers of packing It would have survived a Tank rolling over it. Very grateful for you listing and working with me on the book, true piece of history I will cherish
sivaram66adb
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