Exercises on the Globes and Maps; to which are added, Questions for Examination: Designed for the Use of Young Ladies by William Butler; Thomas Bourn - 1837

London: Whittaker & Co., 1837. Leather. Very Good Indeed. 7.5" by 4.5". Not Stated. The thirteenth edition of this fascinating educational work on using globes and maps, for young ladies in the nineteenth century. The thirteenth edition of this work rebacked in calf, with the original tree calf laid down to the boards. Previous owners' ink inscription to the front paste down, and to the front free end paper, dated 1839. An educational book for young ladies of the nineteenth century, featuring exercises on using globes and maps and questions for examination, by William Butler. Interspersed among examples and exercises are historical, biographical, chronological, mythological, and miscellaneous information. With an appendix to the rear by Thomas Bourn (1771-1832), on identifying constellations and stars. With twenty-four-page publisher's catalogue for "School Books Published by Whittaker & Co." to the rear. Rebacked in calf, with the original tree calf laid down to the boards. Externally, smart, with rubbing to the extremities. Hinges have been discreetly reinforced with tape. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed