The Wonders of the World - 1822 

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Full Title: The Wonders of the World. Described According to the Best and Latest Authorities, and Illustrated by Engravings. Abridged from the tenth London edition
Published New Haven, CT and Charleston, SC: J. Babcock and Son, 1822


An early 19th century soft cover in original printed brown paper wraps. Wraps exhibit light to moderate wear, paper chipped from spine. Binding tight and sound. 

Light foxing / dampstaining internally. Eight pages of woodcuts, two engravings to a page (sixteen woodcuts, total). These depict earthquakes, natural bridge, the Holy Land and "Mines Metals and Gems". 

In Good+ to VG- condition, overall. A scarce illustrated book. 

Book measures c. 4 1/4" x 5". 64 pp.

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The Wonders of the World

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