in beautiful 1828 school prize binding

Keith, Thomas

A New Treatise on the Use of the Globes, or A Philosophical View of the Earth and Heavens...

London: Longman, Rees, et al. 1828. Hardcover. "A New Edition." 8vo, lovely binding of full speckled calf with handsome heavily gilt decoraated spine, raised bands, school prize binding with gilt wreath on both covers enclosing a Latin inscription and handsome bookplate of the Edinburgh Academy on pastedown awarding this book in 1828 to a John Murray, signed by the schoolmaster. Near fine copy with light foxing to plates and endpapers. 359 pp, 1 pp. ads, 6 folding engraved plates or charts at rear. Near Fine. Item #H19996

Price: $175.00