{"product_id":"a-new-geographical-historical-and-commercial-grammar-and-present-state-of-the-several-kingdoms-of-the-world-by-william-guthrie-published-by-charles-dilly-1788","title":"A New Geographical, Historical, and Commercial Grammar; And Present State of the Several Kingdoms of the World, by William Guthrie. Published by Charles Dilly, 1788","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA substantial eighteenth-century survey of the known world, William Guthrie's \u003cem\u003eNew Geographical, Historical, and Commercial Grammar\u003c\/em\u003e was one of the period's most respected works of reference, bringing together geography, history, politics, commerce and natural history in a single comprehensive volume. Designed for the educated reader, it provides detailed accounts of the kingdoms and nations of the world, describing their physical geography, governments, economies, trade, resources, customs and inhabitants, while also incorporating James Ferguson's celebrated introduction to astronomy and a series of engraved maps by the eminent cartographer Thomas Kitchin. Frequently revised and expanded, the work remained a standard geographical reference throughout the late eighteenth century, reflecting Britain's growing commercial and imperial interest in the wider world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA New Geographical, Historical, and Commercial Grammar; And Present State of the Several Kingdoms of the World, by William Guthrie, Esq. The Astronomical Part by James Ferguson, F.R.S. Illustrated with a Correct Set of Maps, Engraved by Mr. Kitchin, Geographer. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by Charles Dilly; and G.G.J. and J. Robinson, London. 1788 - The Eleventh Edition, Corrected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fair hardback - missing its front board (else this book would likely have been considered to be very good).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rear cover and spine are still present and are in contemporary calf, with rubbing and wear. The spine has raised bands and a gilt burgundy morocco title label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe text block is fully intact and is bright and clean throughout with the occasional small flaw commensurate with age. The maps present very well indeed, Spotting is a bit more pronounced in a 20pp text section from p224. Previous owner's inscription to rare endpaper dating to 1790. Text block edges decorated with red speckling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome restoration to the binding could create a most handsome volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eText in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eiv + 5-10 Preface + (2) Contents + 928pp. Plus all maps and Plates as called for. The Binder's directions in the book call for 19 fold-out maps + Plates of 'The Artificial Sphere' and an additional Table. These are all present, and located as specified. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIn addition to those listed in the binder's directions, this copy also contains the additional folding map \u003cem\u003eA Chart of the World, Shewing the Latest Discoveries of Capt. Cook\u003c\/em\u003e, facing p.367.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: approx 225mm high x 140mm wide x 60mm deep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: approximately 1220g (unpacked).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lanna Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55993394430337,"sku":"LAN10343","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0351\/9943\/files\/ANewGeographical_Historical_andCommercialGrammar_AndPresentStateoftheSeveralKingdomsoftheWorld_byWilliamGuthrie.PublishedbyCharlesDilly_1788IMG_6756.jpg?v=1785329606","url":"https:\/\/www.lannaantique.com\/products\/a-new-geographical-historical-and-commercial-grammar-and-present-state-of-the-several-kingdoms-of-the-world-by-william-guthrie-published-by-charles-dilly-1788","provider":"Lanna Antique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}