1808 A New Treatise on the Use of the Globes Thomas Keith 2nd Ed

Description: Click here to see our other books! A New Treatise on the Use of the Globes or a Philosophical View of the Earth and Heavens Thomas Keith 1808 Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown : London 7" by 4" [3], iv-xi, [3], xiv-xxiv, [1], 2-360, [5]pp SUMMARY The second edition of Thomas Keith's treatise on the use of globes. Designed for the instruction of youth. Early Edition,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 19.99 EU Postage: £ 15.99 European Postage: £ 16.99 Asia Postage: £ 21.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 25.99 DESCRIPTION Former owners' inscription to the front pastedown and to the title page.Illustrated, with five folding plates to the rear, which are in an excellent condition.This work is aimed at students to educate them on this topic. To the preface, the author notes that of all branches of science 'there are few of greater importance than that of the use of globes'. Collated, complete.Written by Thomas Keith, a private teacher. This is the second edition of this work, which was first published in 1805. CONDITION In a contemporary full calf binding. Externally, worn. Loss to the extremities. Front joint is worn with the hinge tender. Top of backstrip is lacking. Ink inscription to the front pastedown and to the head of title page. Remnants of wax to the pastedowns. Minor offsetting to the title page. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright. Scattered spots to the first and last few pages. The plates are bright and remain intact. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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