Author: BLACKIE, W. G.
Title: The Imperial Gazetteer: A General Dictionary of Geography, Physical, Political. Statistical and Descriptive. Compiled from the Latest and Best Authorities. (Two Volumes, Complete)
Description: Glasgow, Edinburgh, & London: Blackie and Son, 1855. 1st Edition. First Printing. Hard Cover. First Edition. Half dark green morocco over marbled boards, spines in six compartments separated by raised bands, gilt lettering in two compartments, gilt borders on spines and covers. Illustrated with 700 illustrations, views, costumes, maps, plans, etc. Each volume has a steel engraved frontispiece (Glasgow and Rio de Janeiro). Volume Two includes the Abstract of the 1851 Census of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Both volumes are in excellent condition, tight, square and clean; both show only very mild shelf-wear along the edges; hinges strong. A very handsome set. NEAR FINE. These are large and heavy volumes - additional postage may be necessary. B&W Woodcuts and Steel Engravings. 4to 11" - 13" tall. xii, 1308; (iii), 1288, 61 pp. Near Fine with no dust jacket .
Keywords: Imperial Gazetteer Dictionary Reference Geography Census United Kingdon Ireland Scotland Great Britain Reference Travel & Adventure Rare, Antiquarian, and Collectible Books
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Title: The Imperial Gazetteer: A General Dictionary of Geography, Physical, Political. Statistical and Descriptive. Compiled from the Latest and Best Authorities. (Two Volumes, Complete)
Description: Glasgow, Edinburgh, & London: Blackie and Son, 1855. 1st Edition. First Printing. Hard Cover. First Edition. Half dark green morocco over marbled boards, spines in six compartments separated by raised bands, gilt lettering in two compartments, gilt borders on spines and covers. Illustrated with 700 illustrations, views, costumes, maps, plans, etc. Each volume has a steel engraved frontispiece (Glasgow and Rio de Janeiro). Volume Two includes the Abstract of the 1851 Census of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Both volumes are in excellent condition, tight, square and clean; both show only very mild shelf-wear along the edges; hinges strong. A very handsome set. NEAR FINE. These are large and heavy volumes - additional postage may be necessary. B&W Woodcuts and Steel Engravings. 4to 11" - 13" tall. xii, 1308; (iii), 1288, 61 pp. Near Fine with no dust jacket .
Keywords: Imperial Gazetteer Dictionary Reference Geography Census United Kingdon Ireland Scotland Great Britain Reference Travel & Adventure Rare, Antiquarian, and Collectible Books
Price: US$ 600.00 Seller: Round Table Books, LLC
- Book number: 22292
- Book number: 22292
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