Geography of Asia, Africa, and the Americas - 1735 

In period full leather bindings, spine gilt, 6 compartments, raised bands, heavily worn full calf, boards chipped, joints cracked but still holding firm.

Beautifully engraved frontis pieces in each volume- all with wider margins than shown and complete.

With 4 folding Sanson maps of the continents, each uncommon, with cartouche and in nice condition. The America map clearly depicts California as an island, See McLaughlin # 89- state 2 which seems to question or be uncertain of the source & date. 

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Margins are wider than shown.

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Attractive 2 volume set, in full, period, leather binding.  Gilt-embossed title on red leather label on spine.  Raised bands in six gilt-ruled compartments.  Board edges gilt-stamped. Four fold-out maps.  Engraved frontispiece for each volume.

In VG+ antiquarian condition.  Gently chipped at bands, head, and tail of spine.  Rubbed joints; hinges holding firmly.  Corners bumped.  Very clean internally with minimal foxing.  Folding continent Sanson maps are in VG+ to near excellent condition.  Binding remains quite study.  Very pleasing appearance overall for such a scarce set.

Each volume measures 4" W x 6 1/2" H. 

A very scarce set, rarely encountered complete with the four maps in period bindings

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