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Description:
Guthrie, William (1708-1770) A New System of Modern Geography: or, A Geographical, Historical, and Commercial Grammar; and Present State of the Several Nations of the World. Philadelphia: Printed by Mathew Carey, 1794-1795. First American edition in two volumes, vol. I with two plates, vol. II with two foldout charts, leather boards with morocco spine labels and gilt stamping, previous owner's inscription on front endpapers, (wear to edges, vol. I front hinge beginning to split at bottom),10 1/2 x 9 in.
Estimate $200-250
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William, Mathew Carey, Guthrie, PhiladelphiaJohn Dorfman
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