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World Geography 1755 rare 2 vol pocket set Geographical dictionary leather books World Geography 1755 rare 2 vol pocket set Geographical dictionary leather books Rare mid-18th century French geographical work, beautifully bound in mottled calf bindings. Tablettes Geographiques, pour l'Intelligence des Historiens et des Poetes Latins. 1755, Paris , Augustin-Martin Lottin. Full period French calf, smooth spines richly gilt decorated with floral devices and contrasting leather labels, covers mottled and outline ruled in gilt, turn-ins gilt patterned, marbled end papers, all edges gilt. Fine typography, nice paper, well printed, excellent small two volume set. Set is a geographical dictionary as opposed to a gazetteer, which means no maps were ever produced for inclusion within this set. Thus, no maps as issued. Very well preserved mid-18th century set. Gilt remains bright, leather supple, boards clean and fresh, contents tight, clean and sound, an overall superb age patina. Unique and rare set thus. Books measure: 6 1/4" H X 3 3/4" W. Set along shelf measures: 2 1/8". [B14970-V1473]. Click here to view a short video presentation. Short video captures condition much better than words. Please watch prior to purchase to ensure a clear understanding of the set. Nicer than typical for the era and type of binding.
KISHORI PATIL
Excellent experience from start to finish! Noah Webster's Collected Essays on Politics, Literature, and Morals (1843) arrived very quickly—much faster than anticipated. The packaging was thorough and secure, ensuring this rare and fragile item was well-protected during transit. The book was exactly as described, with all expected age-related wear clearly noted in the listing. A true gem for any collector. Highly trustworthy seller—thank you for preserving history so well!
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