Elements of Useful Knowledge. Vol. III Containing a Historical and Geographical Account of the Empires and States in Europe, Asia, and Africa, with their Colonies. To which is Added, a Brief Description of New Holland, and the Principal Islands in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. For the Use of Schools. - Volume III

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Elements of Useful Knowledge. Vol. III Containing a Historical and Geographical Account of the Empires and States in Europe, Asia, and Africa, with their Colonies. To which is Added, a Brief Description of New Holland, and the Principal Islands in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. For the Use of Schools. By Noah Webster and printed in New Haven, Connecticut by Bronson, Walter and Co. 1806. 294 pp. 7 x 4.25 . 12mo. Hardcover original boards. In fair condition, with rubbing and wear to boards. Loss to binding on spine, particularly at head. Cracking to hinges at front and rear. Partial looseness to front end pages. Assorted old-hand markings at front, along with small sketches. Most inscriptions appear to be from the Bradley family of New Haven. Assorted wear throughout text block, including a large smudge at the start of the description of Morocco, along with smudging to adjacent page. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. Volume III only. A scarce reference piece, with information on European nations, along with North Africa, Asia, Canada, and South America. Published by Noah Webster, a prolific textbook manufacturer and printed prior to his namesake 1828 dictionary. N° de ref. del artículo COLH1806AHIX

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