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HALE, NATHAN. An Epitome of Universal Geography, or a Description of the Various Countries of the Globe. iv, 404 pages including 60 full-page cerograph engraved maps. 8vo, 7x4 1/2 inches, contemporary sheep with gilt morocco spine label, worn and stained but quite sturdy; light dampstain to the foredge of approximately the first third of the book, title-page with contemporary ink ownership inscription of "Wm. H. Goodwin, Boston". Boston: N. Hale, et al, 1830
Rather appealing early American geography manual with 25 of the maps pertaining to the United States. A scarce work, with the last commercial copy traced in public records appearing in a 1920 Goodspeed catalog.
