Item #020397 A Modern and Authentic System of Universal Geography, Containing an Accurate and Entertaining Description of Europe, Asia, Africa, And America: . Being The Complete And Universal History Of The Whole World. Including Interesting Narratives From All The Navigators That Have Made New Discoveries. George Alexander COOKE.

A Modern and Authentic System of Universal Geography, Containing an Accurate and Entertaining Description of Europe, Asia, Africa, And America: . Being The Complete And Universal History Of The Whole World. Including Interesting Narratives From All The Navigators That Have Made New Discoveries.

London: C Cooke, 1802. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. Hardcover. (c. 1802). Without the Directions for placing the Engravings, 25 folding engraved maps with hand-colouring, 83 engraved plates. This set contains 7 (of 8) of the Additional Engravings listed for the Fine Edition. Book I (to p.364) covers New Discoveries in the Great Pacific Ocean and the section on Hawaii is illustrated with plates after Webber including The Death of Cook. A very handsome copy with beautiful contemporary patterned calf binding. Very Good. Item #020397

Price: $2,375.00 NZD

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