Geography in Miniature; or, The World at One View, in which the various empires, kingdoms, republics, states, principal islands, colonies, discoveries of Europe, Asia, Africa, and America, alphabetically arranged, are shewn, at one glance, and included in a single line; with the situation, extent, chief ctiies (sic) their population, distances in British miles from London, produce, government, revenue, military and naval strength, arts and religion; also a brief definition of the globe, &c.

Halifax: published and sold by J Nicholson, N.D. (c. 1805). Single multi-folding sheet printed on recto only. With: early 19th century disbound geographical and chronological tables. Expertly repaired but with some loss to one fold.

John TurtonProfessional seller

Book number: 38440

Catalogue: Geography

Keywords: Geography Education

The Universal Gazetteer: Or, a Description of the Several Empires, Kingdoms, States, Provinces, Countries, Cities, Towns, Seas, Lakes, Rivers, Mountains, Volcanoes, &C in the Known World. Together with an Account of the Extent, Produce, Revenue, Forces, Trade, Manufactures, Religions, &C. Of the Several Countries; and of the Battles, Sieges, and Other Transactions That Have Rendered Them Remarkable.

Dublin, Peter Wilson, 1759. Leather. The second edition of this extensive Irish gazetteer, illustrated with four large detailed folding maps. The second edition of this work.ESTC citation number T199589.Illustrated with four folding maps.The maps depict Europe, Asia, Africa, and North and South America.Collated, complete.Six leaves of publisher's adverts to the rear.Armorial binding of Trinity College Dublin.An extensive gazetteer, offering an unique insight in the known world as it was in the mid eighteenth century, at a time when people were still exploring and discovering more about the Earth.This work was praised by the lexicographer Benjamin Martin, who compiled one of the early English dictionaries, the 'Lingua Britannica Reformata&apos.Published by Peter Wilson, a Dublin bookseller based on Dame Street. He is known for having published the first trade directories in Ireland.Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto to the front free endpaper, 'Steuart Weldon, February 26th 1765, Drogheda&apos. In a full calf binding, the armorial binding of Trinity College Dublin. Externally, generally smart. A small amount of loss to the fore edge of the front board, and to the head of the front board. Minor marks to the boards and spine, with a couple of small tidemarks. Small chip to the spine label. Light bumping to the extremities. Minimal surface cracks to the spine. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto to the front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very lightly age-toned and clean, with just a couple of light spots. Tear to the fold of the folding map of Europe, and Asia. Light spots to the folding maps. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Book number: 730P1

Catalogue: Travel & Exploration

Keywords: The Universal Gazetteer atlas world europe atlas africa america Not Stated

Barclay’s

COMPLETE AND UNIVERSAL ENGLISH DICTIONARY, With Which is Incorporated a Complete Modern Gazetteer and Atlas of Maps. The Dictionary contains, 1. A Full Explanation of Difficult Words and Technical Terms in all Trades, Professions, Arts and Sciences, Algebra, Anatomy ... Trigonometry ... 2. A Pronoucing Dictionary, In Which the proper Sounds of English Words are so given, that both Natives and Foreigners may acquire a just Pronounciation. 3. Tracing the World from their original Fountains .... The Geographical Part of this Work Is a modernized Compilation from Walker, Eachard, Salmon, Crutwell and other Authorities ... Bought down to the end of the Year 1808, under the Editorship of a scientific and literary Character, comprehending all the changes in the Empires, Kingdoms ...

, N.d. c.[1808]. Sm. 4to. viii + [13Q2] 18 maps and plans including 5 folding mainly hand coloured in outline (the world maps are cropped and detached with loss to Poles. Lacking all before t.p., 8G and 8G2 duplicated, t.p. cropped along head, browning, old leather, some wear, gilt lettered label to spine,

Francis Edwards BooksellersProfessional seller

Book number: 286909

Catalogue: VOYAGES AND TRAVEL: ENGLAND

Keywords: VOYAGES AND TRAVEL; ENGLAND

John Bartholomew

Map of Asia - Sheet 41 disbound from the 1890 'The Library Reference Atlas of the World' with the Chinese, Turksish and Russian Empires, India, Persia, Arabia, Siam, Malaysia, Japan, etc.

Macmillan and Co. London, 1890. First Edition, Softcover. Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Single disbound coloured map sheet, from John Bartholomew's Library Reference Atlas. Suitable for framing. Approx size 35 x 46cm, vertical centre fold. Occasional light foxing in margins, map is otherwise clean, crisp and bright. Countries are coloured in various pastel shades. Map covers whole of Asia from the Arctic Ocean to Java. Included are Russian Empire, Siberia, Mongolia, Chinese Empire, Tibet, Corea, Japan, Turkish Empire, Persia, Arabia, Afghanistan, India, Burma, Siam, Cochin China, Malaysia, Borneo, New Guinea, Sumatra, Ceylon and Beloochistan. Surrounding parts of Europe and Africa are mapped but not coloured. No dust jacket, as published. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: under 1 kg. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 45021014041. ISBN: 0718132130

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Book number: 45021014041

Catalogue: Maps

Keywords: BZDB4 Maps; Indian sub-continent & South East Asia; Middle-East, Turkey, Greece, Cyprus & Egypt; China, Japan, Nepal & Tibet. John Bartholomew Map of Asia - Sheet 41 disbound from the 1890 'The Library Reference Atlas of the World' with the Chinese, Turks

Beran, Michael Knox

Forge of Empires 1861-1871; Three Revolutionary Statemen and the World They Made

New York, Etc. Free Press, 2007. 1st Edition. xiv, 477p. b/w illus. dj. .

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Book number: 044770

Keywords: Lincoln Alexander II Otto Von Bismarck Americana Russia Germany

BERAN, MICHAEL KNOX

Forge of Empires, 1861-1871. Three Revolutionary Statesmen and the World They Made

Simon & Schuster/Free Press 2007. Geb. met stofomslag, nette staat, (XIV) 477 pagina's. + fotokatern 9780743270694

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Book number: 506408

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Beran, Michael Knox

Forge of Empires, 1861-1871: Three Revolutionary Statesmen and the World They Made

New York, Free Pr. 2007, 1st Edition. (ISBN: 074327069x) Hardcover. Book, A square solid tight clean un-read as new copy. The world and how it was shaped by three men. Fine/Fine.

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Book number: 045117

Keywords: 074327069x /

Betts, Raymond F.

Uncertain Dimensions: Vol 10: Western Overseas Empires in the Twentieth Century (Europe & the World in the Age of Expansion)

Oxford University Press. Hardcover ISBN: 019873090X, Condition: VeryGood.

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Book number: mon0000257594

BROOKES, R

The General Gazetteer; or, Compendious Geographical Dictionary. Containing a Description of the Nations, Empires, Kingdoms, States, Provinces, Cities, Towns, Forts, Seas, Harbours, Rivers, Lakes, Canals, Mountains, Capes, &C. In the Known World: . .

London: J Bumpus; Wm Allison; J Blacklock; &c, 1820. 15th edition. Brown hardback half-leather cover with marbled boards. (More images available on request). 220mm x 140mm (9" x 6"). xvi, [1000pp] + maps. 8 fold-out b/w maps.. G : in good condition without dust jacket. Cover rubbed .

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Book number: j5040b

Catalogue: Topography

Keywords: Topography Geography Maps 1750 - 1850 Antiquarian

BROOKES R.

The London General Gazetteer; or, Compendious Geographical Dictionary. Containing a Description of the Nations, Empires, Kingdoms, States, Provinces, Cities , Towns, Forts, Seas, Harbours, Rivers, Lakes, Canals, Mountains, Capes &c. Of the Known World

London, T. T. & J. Tegg. 1832. Half Calf, 8vo. Book measures 22x14.cm. Collation, xiv,800pp, 6 folding maps including frontis. Bound in period half calf, calf corners, marble boards, raised bands, gilt lines, full marble edges, coloured endpapers. Binding lightly rubbed, some minor scuff marking. Generally a good clean firm binding. Internally, maps have moderate to heavy foxing. Pages in good clean condition. A nice attractive copy. Very Good.

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Book number: 098951

Catalogue: Antiquarian

Keywords: gazetteer

VIOLET BURRY

Chambers Periodic Histories Book II Old World Empires

Chambers. 1929. Hardcover, 19 to 25 cm tall, Octavo, (8vo). Previous owner's ink inscription. Hardcover. 1929, Chambers. Violet Burry. A children's book on history. Illustrated. Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail tracked worldwide. Good.

M. Godding Ltd.Professional seller

Book number: 243093

Catalogue: Childrens Books

CARTER, MIRANDA

The Three Emperors: Three Cousins, Three Empires and the Road to World War One

Penguin. 2010-07-29. (ISBN: 0141019980) Paperback, 19 to 25 cm tall, Octavo, (8vo). Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail tracked worldwide. Good.

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Book number: 215474

Catalogue: History

Keywords: 0141019980

CLARKE, J W

A New Geographical Dictionary; Containing a Description of All the Empires, Kingdoms, States and Provinces, with Their Cities, Towns, Mountains, Capes, Seas, Ports, Harbours, Rivers, Lakes, &C in the Known World. 2 Volume Set

Liverpool: Carton Press: Nuttall, Fisher & Dixon, [1820]. Reprint. Brown hardback leather covers. (More images available on request). 280mm x 220mm (11" x 9"). xxviii, 976pp; iv, 1392pp + plates. 56 b/w plates (1 folding) + map of 'The Island & Forts of St Helena'. Includes populations of counties, cities and towns of Great Britain according to the last census in 1811. N.B.: Heavy set - shipping supplement applies - please ask for shipping quote stating country of destination.. Worn condition. Covers rubbed and marked. Hinges weak; front board and fep of volume I detached. Browning to pages. Sporadic foxing and marking. Occasional staining .

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Book number: h0094

Catalogue: Reference

Keywords: Reference 1750 - 1850 Antiquarian Travel

COLLEY, Linda

The ordeal of Elizabeth Marsh: how a remarkable woman crossed seas and empires to become part of world history

Harper Perennial, 2008. Used - Good. Good paperback New edition. Cut in back cover repaired with sellotape; faint yellowing to pages Photo:http://cibimages.blob.core.windows.net/img-1/stand_49080_jpg.jpg. ISBN: 0007192193

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Book number: BOOKS272768I

Crowley, Roger

Empires of the Sea The Siege of Malta, the Battle of Lepanto, and the Contest for the Center of the World

Random House. 2008. Hardcover with dustjacket. Good. Xvii,336pp. 9781400066247

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Book number: 104431

Keywords: gesch ISBN: 9781400066247