Account of the Russian Discoveries between Asia and America.
by COXE, William
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- Hardcover
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London, London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
To which are added, The Conquest of Siberia and The History of the Transactions and Commerce between Russia and China. The Fourth Edition, considerably enlarged. London: Printed for Messrs. Cadell and Davies, in the Strand, 1804 Contemporary full speckled calf with recent reback, 8vo. xxiv,500pp. folding map as frontispiece and 4 other maps (3 folding), plate, biblio., index. The fourth and best edition. "The reader will therefore find in this edition, a complete series of voyages from 1711 to 1792, comprising all that is known on the subject." Original boards worn, the calf being absent in several places, repaired tear to head of title, internally in excellent clean condition, with a new calf spine. We have been selling antiquarian books on Africa, Oceania, archaeology, anthropology, travel and the ancient world for over forty years. All our books are carefully catalogued and they are in excellent condition unless stated in the description. All shipments are fully insured at our expense. All books are carefully packaged in new packaging material and despatched by registered or recorded mail, or by a courier service; the customer is always able to track their shipment. All sales are accompanied by a VAT invoice. Photographs may be supplied if requested.[L]
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- Bookseller
- Michael Graves-Johnston (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 25027
- Title
- Account of the Russian Discoveries between Asia and America.
- Author
- COXE, William
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
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Michael Graves-Johnston
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London, London
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