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Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 224 pages. 9.18x6.12x9.45 inches. In Stock.

Condition: Sehr gut. Two Volumes in Three Parts (bound in Two Volumes). Quarto (23 cm wide x 28 cm high). Pagination: Volume I: Hand-coloured Frontispiece, VI [Subscribers], XIII, 894 pages [page 555 misprinted as 454] [Stating "The End" at the end of the Volume] with Four Maps and Three engravings (including Frontispiece) / Volume II: Hand-coloured Frontispiece, 792 pages [Stating "End Of The Second Volume" at the end of Volume II] with Ten Maps and One Engraving (Frontispiece) / [Volume III] is Bound to the rear of Volume II and is falsely ending with "End of The Second Volume" even though it is the "Continuation of Book IV" and in all other listings of this book internationally is accepted to be Volume III. Pagination of [Volume III]: Hand-coloured Frontispiece, [No separate titlepage], 416 pages, XXXIII pages of an Index, 1 page "Directions to the Binder", 10 pages "A Chronological Table of Remarkable Events, Discoveries and Inventions", with Four Engravings (including Frontispiece). Hardcover / Modern Binding in the style of the 18th century. Full leather with gilt lettering on spine. Very minor signs of neglectable, minimal wormhole-damage. Obviously this work was robbed of many of the maps but those which remain have the original hand-colouring in stunning condition (see description). Overall near Fine condiiton of this extremely rare set, with only minor signs of wear. Page 199/200 of Volume II with longer cut (Text not effected). All the engravings and maps without defects. [ESTC T202828] Illustrations in the Volumes include: Volume I: 1. Hand-coloured Frontispiece with "Vegetable Production" [Colour] 2. The Artificial Sphere [Black-and White] 3. [Kamtschatka] - An inside View of a Winter-Hut of the Kamtscadales [Black-and-White] 4. [India] - Hand-coloured Large Fold-out-Map of India in General (1794) [Colour Map - 41.5 cm wide x 35.5 cm high] 5. [Persia] - Hand-coloured Large Fold-out-Map of Persia / Irak / Iran / Caspian Sea / Behrein [Bahrain] / Persian Gulf / Street of Ormus [32 cm wide x 27 cm high] 6. [Ottoman / Turkish Empire] Hand-coloured Large Fold-out-Map of "The Ottoman, Othman or Turkish Empire in Europe, Asia and Africa (1792) [36 cm wide x 34.5 cm wide] 7. [Barbary / Northern Africa] Hand-coloured Large Fold-out-Map of "The States of Barbary comprehending the Northern parts of Africa" by J.Payne, (1792) [including Morocco, Fez, Algiers, Tunis and Tripoli] [40 cm wide x 21 cm high] Volume II: 1. Hand-coloured Frontispiece with "Vegetable Production" [Colour] 2. [Russia] - Hand-coloured Large Fold-out-Map of "The Russian Empire in Europe, divided into Governments" (1792) With sections showing "Ukraine" south of "Russia Minor" and "New Russia" being the Region around "Cherson" and "Bachmut" in a Region called "Asov" [Colour Map - 33 cm wide x 41 cm high] 3. [Prussia and Poland] - Hand-coloured Large Fold-out-Map of "Prussia and Polish Prussia" [Colour Map - 30 cm wide x 22 cm high] Showing the "Gulph of Dantzick" [Danzig] 4. [Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Iceland] - Hand-coloured Large Fold-out-Map of "Sweden - Denmark and Norway" (1792) [Colour Map - 36 cm wide x 37 cm high] With an Inset-Map of "Iceland" and the Map also showing German Prussia, Courland with Riga, Gulf of Riga, Gulf of Livonia, Revel, the White Sea, Russian Lapland 5. [Danube Region] - Hand-coloured Large Fold-out-Map of "The Part of Europe eastward of Germany towards the Euxine or Black Sea, Comprizing Hungary, Sclavonia, Dalmatia, Transilvania, Moldavia and Walachia [Colour Map - 30 cm wide x 20 cm high] 6. [Bohemia (Boehmen)] - Hand-coloured Large Fold-out-Map of "The Kingdom of Bohemia" (1792) [Colour Map - 28.5 cm wide x 20 cm high] 7. [Silesia (Schlesien)] - Hand-coloured Large Fold-out-Map of "Silesia" (1794) [Colour Map - 20 cm wide x 29 cm high] 8. [Spain / Portugal] - Hand-coloured Large Fold-out-Map of "Spain and Portugal from the latest Authorities" [Colour Map - 35 cm wide x 31 cm high] With Majorca, Minorca and Ivica 9. [Italy and Sardinia] - Hand-coloured Large Fold-out-Map of "Italy and Sardinia from the best Authorities [Colour Map - 37 cm wide x 35 cm high] 10. [France] - Hand-coloured Large Fold-out-Map of "France divided into its Military Governments with the Netherlands from Actual Survey"(1793) [Colour Map - 37.5 cm wide x 68 cm high] 11. [England and Wales] - Hand-coloured Large Fold-out-Map of "An Accurate Map of England and Wales with The Principal Direct and Post Roads From the Best Authorities" [Colour Map - 33 cm wide x 33 cm high] Volume III: 1. Hand-coloured Frontispiece with "Vegetable Production" [Colour] 2. [Money Table] "A Table of the Real and Imaginary Monies of Europe, Asia, Africa and America - With the intrinsic Value of the Coin of each Country, reduced to English Money" [Black-and-White] / [45 cm wide x 59 cm high] 3. Copper-Engraving showing "George III - King of Great Britain, France and Ireland" as well as "William V. Prince of Orange and Nassau Stadtholder" - Engraved for this work [26 cm wide x 22.5 cm high] / [Black-and-White] 4. Copper-Engraving showing "Canoes used by the Greenlanders" and "Habit of the Natives of Greenland" [Black-and-White] With a detailed History of "Groenland, or Greenland", talking about the Danish Colonists and the early discovery by John Davis.…

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 662. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1800 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Volume 4 Language: English Pages: 662 Volume 4.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1798 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 664 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 664 Volume 4 Language: English.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: eng. Language: eng. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1798. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - eng, Vol:- Volume 4, Pages:- 662, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume 4 662 662.…

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 224 pages. 9.18x6.12x9.45 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Earth-Knowledge | History of Earth Sciences as Histories of Knowledge? | Norman Henniges (u. a.) | Buch | Einband - fest (Hardcover) | Englisch | 2025 | Routledge | EAN 9781041009320 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand. …

Buch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Using a transdisciplinary approach, this book examines how scientific understanding of the Earth has been created, transformed, and shared across time - combining perspectives from the history of science, sociology of knowledge, and cultural studies to explore the evolution of Earth sciences.…