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New York: Z. Tebinka, 1943. Reprint. Softcover. g+ to near fine. Large elephant folio. [2] 28pp. Half red cloth over illustrated tan paper wrappers, with black lettering on the front cover. This work is a full and finely produced facsimile reprint of the incredibly scarce "English Atlas," originally created and published by Moses Pitt (c. 1639-1697), in Oxford 1680. Only the first volume of the set is reprinted here, focusing on Northern regions including Russian, Poland and Scandinavia. Originally Pitt had intended to issue a 12 volume set, all under the auspices of the Royal Society, but ultimately only was able to issue 4 volumes before the project collapsed due to financial difficulties. The work contains 4 detailed fold-out maps each measuring 23x22", showing Poland, Lithuania, Ukraine and Western areas of Russia during the period. Text throughout printed in a two-column format. Introductory text at the front of the reprint, discussing the history of the work. Wrappers with some age toning to…
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The English Atlas. Volume 1. Containing a Description of the Places Next to the North-Pole; as Also of Muscovy, Poland, Sweden, Denmark, and Their several Dependances
by Pitt, Moses; O. Halecki (introduction)
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Dedication page to Charles II from The English Atlas. First edition.
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London: Printed at the Theater, for Moses Pitt , 1680. Letterpress with 2 engravings: Portrait of the king and inhabited initial, both handcolored. 57.5 x 33.5cm.
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The English Atlas. Volume 1. Containing a Description of the Places next the North-Pole; as also of Muscovy, Poland, Sweden, Denmark, and their several dependances
by Pitt, Moses and Oskar Halecki
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Z. Tehinka. Collectible - Acceptable. New York: Z. Tehinka, 1943. Reprint of 1680 edition. Volume 1. Folio. 28pp. Maps. Fair book. Spine cover missing. Board covers considerably chipped, though without text loss. Front board detached. Preface through p. 26 detached. (Poland, maps, history, travel) Inquire if you need further information.
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The English Atlas. Volume 1. Containing a Description of the Places next the North-Pole; as also of Muscovy, Poland, Sweden, Denmark, and their several dependences
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Z. Tehinka. Collectible - Acceptable. New York: Z. Tehinka, 1943. Reprint of 1680 edition. Volume 1. Folio. 28pp. Maps. Fair book. Bottom 6" of both boards dampstained. (Poland, maps, history, travel) Inquire if you need further information.
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