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LOT 149

Lot 149

Emanuel Bowen (1694-1767) and Herman Moll (1654-1732)

Emanuel Bowen (1694-1767) and Herman Moll (1654-1732)
Lot 149 Details
Emanuel Bowen (1694-1767) and Herman Moll (1654-1732)

A COMPLETE SYSTEM OF GEOGRAPHY, ETC.

two volumes, folio, 1st edition, with red and black full titles, 71 mostly fold out maps, in 19th century brown full calf boards, London: printed for William Innys et al, 1747
each vol. 15.75 x 10.75 x 3.5 in — 40 x 27.3 x 8.9 cm

Estimate $800-$1,200

Realised: $5,700
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Emanuel Bowen (1694-1767) and Herman Moll (1654-1732)
  • Emanuel Bowen (1694-1767) and Herman Moll (1654-1732)
  • Emanuel Bowen (1694-1767) and Herman Moll (1654-1732)
  • Emanuel Bowen (1694-1767) and Herman Moll (1654-1732)
  • Emanuel Bowen (1694-1767) and Herman Moll (1654-1732)
  • Emanuel Bowen (1694-1767) and Herman Moll (1654-1732)
  • Emanuel Bowen (1694-1767) and Herman Moll (1654-1732)

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CONDITION DETAILS

Later boards, binding tight, toned pages. All maps intact.

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