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The Modern Gazetteer: Being a Copious Geographical Dictionary Complete in 2 volumes
1810réf. 7540Edinburgh: William Anderson of Stirling 1810. Revised edition. Leatherbound. Good. J. Menzies; T. Clerk engraved maps. 8vo. Pp. xii 952; 830. Frontis. fold-out map each volume. Illustrated with 30 additional engraved fold-out maps. Volumes uniformly bound in contemporary full polished calf gilt titles stamped in black morocco lettering pieces on the spine with gilt rules decorations and volume numbers. Previous owner ink signature "D. B. McNab" on each front free endpaper and ink manuscript index to plates tipped in. T. Kitchin engraving of armillary sphere mounted to front pastedown of vol. 1 and 1841 data table of Scotland's railways and canals to Vol. 2 FFEP. Corners bumped spines with crackling light scuffs and scars to covers leaf edges toned and light foxing throughout top edges soiled all maps intact albeit some with small chips and creases bindings tight. "A compilation where those who read the Newspapers might at once find some account of any particular town or fortress." The casual armchair traveler is also well-served with vivid descriptions. This revision of the 1807 edition has better maps. The Chronological Table leaves off in November 1809 with events of the Napoleonic Wars. Sample of a brief entry: "Oregan or River of the West a river of North America which falls into the ocean in lon. 122.30.W and lat. 43.17.30.N." Though the mythical river had yet to be supplanted by the real Columbia in the listings it appears on the updated map of North America. William Anderson of Stirling unknown
