1796 RARE Jedidiah Morse MAPS American Universal Geography Europe Africa Asia

1796 RARE Jedidiah Morse MAPS American Universal Geography Europe Africa Asia

 

Jedidiah Morse was an important and prominent geographer known for his American textbooks, books that earned him the name ‘father of American geography.’ His most famous book was ‘American Universal Geography,’ which outlined and detailed all the known countries and parts of the world.

 

This rare volume from the 1796 work contains maps and descriptions of countries in Europe, Asia, and Africa. Perhaps the most desirable of the maps is the folding frontispiece map of Europe.

 

Item number: #24674

Price: $750

 

MORSE, Jedidiah

 

The American universal geography, or, A view of the present state of all the empires, kingdoms, states, and republics in the known world, and of the United States in particular.: In two parts. … The whole comprehending a complete and improved system of modern geography. Calculated for Americans

 

Printed at Boston: By Isaiah Thomas and Ebenezer T. Andrews, June, 1796.

 

Details:

• Collation: Complete; Part II
  • iv, 692
  • 10 folding maps, all complete
• References: Evans 30823-30824; Sabin 50926
• Language: English
• Binding: Leather; tight & secure
• Size: ~8.75in X 5.5in X 3in (22cm x 14cm x 7.5cm)

 

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