Author: Thomas Keith
Title: A New Treatise on the Use of the Globes or a Philosophical View of the Earth and Heavens
Description: London, Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown, 1808. Leather. The second edition of Thomas Keith's treatise on the use of globes. Designed for the instruction of youth. Former owners' inscription to the front pastedown and to the title page.Illustrated, with five folding plates to the rear, which are in an excellent condition.This work is aimed at students to educate them on this topic. To the preface, the author notes that of all branches of science 'there are few of greater importance than that of the use of globes&apos. Collated, complete.Written by Thomas Keith, a private teacher. This is the second edition of this work, which was first published in 1805.  In a contemporary full calf binding. Externally, worn. Loss to the extremities. Front joint is worn with the hinge tender. Top of backstrip is lacking. Ink inscription to the front pastedown and to the head of title page. Remnants of wax to the pastedowns. Minor offsetting to the title page. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright. Scattered spots to the first and last few pages. The plates are bright and remain intact. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

Keywords: Globes Astronomy Geography Astronomy None


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