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Auction 173, Lot 467
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"Geography and Atlas: Comprising Thirty Engravings and Fifteen Maps. For Home and School Use", Cassell, John

Subject: Geography Books

Period: 1855 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
5.5 x 8.4 inches
14 x 21.3 cm
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This small geography book by Peter Parley was published in London by Cassell, Petter, and Galpin. It is divided into 162 lessons and includes 17 maps and 29 engravings within the text (not plates). At the time of publication, The Christian Witness and Church Members' Magazine praised Cassell's geography books as "the finest we have seen" for its price. 88 pages with pink paper wrappers.

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Condition: B+

Contents are lightly toned and paper wrappers have numerous small chips and tears.

Estimate: $50 - $70

Sold for: $19

Closed on 6/5/2019

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