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The Cerographic Bible Atlas
by Morse, Sidney
- Used
- good
- Paperback
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
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Bolivia, North Carolina, United States
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About This Item
New York: Sidney E. Morse & Co., 1844. Cover printed in letterpress, with a decorative border surround and inset woodcut view of the City of Jerusalem; 5 total, printed one side only, with outline color; maps included: General Map of the Countries Mentioned in the Bible; Map of the Journeyings of the Israelites in the Desert chiefly from the map of Robinson and Smith; Map of Palestine from the Latest Authorities chiefly from the map of Robinson and Smith; Plan of Jersusalem from the map of Robinson and Smith & Environs of Jerusalem from the map of Robinson and Smith; Map of the Travels of the Apostles chiefly from the map of Dr. Augs. Neander; maps sight at 14 1/2" x 12" approx; overall approx. 17 1/2" x 14" size; back cover with title "Morse's Cerographic Bible Atlas"; cerography was the process of engraving on a wax-covered metal plate for which a printing surface is prepared by electrotyping; previous owner name on front cover of Rev. W. Hunting; printed on medium stock paper, better than Morse's later atlas newspaper printings; original pale yellow paper softcover printed wraps; some spotting and foxing, wear, closed tears to some maps, covers more so; some chipping to edges; given that this was an ephemeral newspaper supplement, in good condition overall.. Soft Cover. Good.
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 17773
- Title
- The Cerographic Bible Atlas
- Author
- Morse, Sidney
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Publisher
- Sidney E. Morse & Co.
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1844
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- Peter S Antiquarian Maps Charts Surveys United States Americana American The Cerographic Bible Atlas. Sidney E. Morse Christianity in Maps Christian Religion
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