The Gazetteer's: or, Newsman's Interpreter: Being a Geographical Index

Lawrence Eachard [Laurence Echard]

Verlag: John Nicholson, London, 1700

Beschreibung

The very scarce fourth edition of Laurence Echard's 'Geographical Index of Europe'. The very scarce 'corrected and enlarged' fourth edition of this work, published in 1700.The work of Laurence Echard, an English historian and clergyman who produced a number of such works, alongside a 'History of England' which was the standard such work at the time. Echard's name appears as 'Lawrence Eachard' to the title page, as called for.Echard provides an alphabetically arranged account of the cities, bishoprics, universities, dukedoms, kingdoms, provinces and counties of Europe, and an account of their longitudes and latitudes.The title page describes the work as 'of special use for the true understanding of all modern histories of Europe, as well as the present affairs'.ESTC reference number R217328With faint contemporary inscriptions to the front free endpaper and front pastedown, and the stamp of Cornwell House to the front free endpaper.A very scarce early edition of Echard's work. In a full calf binding. Front board detached, with text block separated following leaf A7. Rear board held by two cords only. Rubbing to board perimeters. Stamp and contemporary inscriptions to front pastedown and front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages age toned, with light spots and handling marks throughout. Fair. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 844F22

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The Gazetteer's: or, Newsman's Interpreter: ...

Verlag: John Nicholson, London

Erscheinungsdatum: 1700

Einband: Leather

Illustrator: None

Zustand: Fair

Art des Buches: book