A complete genealogical, historical, chronological and geographical atlas: Lavoisne Atlas
by C V Lavoisne
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good/none
- Seller
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Dixon, Illinois, United States
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About This Item
C V Lavoisne; C Gros; Jehoshaphat Aspin; E Paguenaud
A complete genealogical, historical, chronological and geographical atlas; being a general guide to history, both ancient and modern: exhibiting an accurate account of the origin, descent, and marriages of all the royal families . the whole forming a complete system of history and geography
Philadelphia, Published by M. Carey and Son; printed by T.H. Palmer, 1820-01-01. 2nd American ed., carefully rev. Hardcover. Good. Second American edition, published in the same year as the first American edition. Folio, 46 x 34 cm, (17 1/2 x 11 7/8 inches). Bound with contemporary gilt letter spine over boards. Good condition for being an 1820's copy. Beautiful marbled paper over boards both outside and inside covers. Original spine still holding except for a split at the bottom and a small chunk missing. See Pic. Sought after John Melish United States map in the back. Some paper loss on the title page with some small holes. Maps are in very good condition with a few small damp stains on the right corner.
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- Rare & Antiquarian Bookfinders (US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 88
- Title
- A complete genealogical, historical, chronological and geographical atlas
- Author
- C V Lavoisne
- Illustrator
- John Melish
- Format/Binding
- Original Spine Replaced Paper
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- none
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 2nd
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- M. Carey and Son
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia
- Date Published
- 1820
- Size
- 17 1/2 x 11 7/8 inches
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- World Atlas, John Melish, Hand Painted
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