A geographical dictionary, or universal gazetteer; ancient and modern

by Joseph E. Worcester

$350 · Offered by Rulon-Miller Books

First edition

Andover: Flagg and Gould, 1817. First edition of the author's first book, Andover issue, 2 volumes, thick 8vo; lexicon in double column; full contemporary sheep, red and black gilt-lettered spine labels; front cover of vol. II a bit warped; all else very good. A respected geographer and historian, Worcester 1784-1865 is best remembered for his Dictionary of the English Language which in its day rivaled that of Webster. This dictionary contains valuable

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