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ELEMENTS OF USEFUL KNOWLEDGE. Vol. III containing a Historical and Geographical Account of the Empires and States in EUROPE, ASIA AND AFRICA, with their Colonies. To which is added a brief description of New Holland, and the principal island in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. For the Use of Schools.
by Webster, Noah, Esq 1758-1843
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About This Item
New Haven: Published by Bronson, Walter & Co. O. Steele & Co. Printers, 1806. First (SD-33rd year of independence) edition. Original Calf backed paper covered boards conditioned and restored: Leather redyed, paper boards covered with japanese tissue in same color, with re-used tissue pastedowns; light propriety sealant added to covers. Paper printed label. Inscribed by "Abel Rosseter's property Jan. 12th 1807" in quill on ffep. Cr.8vo. pp. [6] blank, 294, [2] Note about not inserting maps in student editions that will be torn and to consult an atlas, Contents. Very Good/No jacket, as issued. Foxing starting, any spine label is long gone and not present on known copies, therefore not added. The previous Volumes I & II [United States] were published separately in two parts..
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- ELEMENTS OF USEFUL KNOWLEDGE. Vol. III containing a Historical and Geographical Account of the Empires and States in EUROPE, ASIA AND AFRICA, with their Colonies. To which is added a brief description of New Holland, and the principal island in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. For the Use of Schools.
- Author
- Webster, Noah, Esq 1758-1843
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- New Haven: Published by Bronson, Walter & Co. O. Steele & Co. Printers, 1806.
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OLD WORKING BOOKS & Bindery (Est. 1994)
Point of Sale (by phone or fax), Checks, MO, drafts in US Funds. MA residents invoiced 6.25% Sales Tax. We cost (drop) ship world-wide via USPS, but will ship via other specified carriers and by your account number via pick-up service. We ship promptly in professional packaging. In office for questions 5am-3pm EST Mon-Sat @ (508) 867-3434 (calls returned on complete messages including book title or number) or 24/7 secure fax. Notify us of intent to return within 3 days of receipt in original packaging and matching post. On March 31 2018 (9-3) we will be at Flamingo Eventz Boxborough (MA) Paper Town with bindings and cards. Hope to see you there
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OLD WORKING BOOKS & Bindery (Est. 1994)
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West Brookfield, Massachusetts
About OLD WORKING BOOKS & Bindery (Est. 1994)
Rare, scarce, out-of-print books, ephemera, pamphlets, and selected periodicals in over 90 subject areas. Full bindery services by appointment, phone conference or email (Rebacking, full bindings, boxes and slipcases, restoration); Appraisals for indivicuals and institutions. We also offer unique blank cards created from recycled book illustrations. We ship promptly in professional packaging and update our databases nightly. Mail order and internet sales only. In office for questions 5am-3pm EST, Mon-Sat @ (508) 867-3434 (calls returned on complete messages incluing book title or number) or 24/7 secure fax. Doing business since 1994, SNEAB (formerly MARIAB) Member. Blank note card enclosed with every order.
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