Description:

This is a rare and historically significant antique book, "The American Universal Geography" by Jedidiah Morse (1761-1826), widely known as the "father of American geography". This specific volume is "Part First" and is the Fifth Edition, Corrected and Improved, published in Boston in August 1805.

Key Details

• Title: The American Universal Geography: Or A View Of The Present State Of All The Empires, Kingdoms, States And Republicks In The Known World, And Of The United States Of America In Particular.
• Author: Jedidiah Morse, D.D. F.A.A. S. H. S.
• Publication: Printed by J. T. Buckingham, for Thomas & Andrews, Boston. August, 1805.
• Volume: Part First (Volume One Only). The full work was a two-volume set, with Volume II typically the Fourth Edition in this printing year.
• Content Focus: This volume focuses on the Western Hemisphere, including detailed descriptions of the geography, natural history, government, and commerce of the United States of America.
• Significance: Morse's works were highly influential, educating early generations of Americans in geography during the early decades of the republic.

Condition Report (Fair/Acceptable)

The book is in fair/acceptable condition, reflecting its age and use as a historical textbook. Transparency about the condition is essential for rare book collectors. (See Photos)

• Binding: Original full leather calf binding shows significant wear, scuffing to covers, and abrasion/tears to the spine area. The boards are holding but show wear and corner crushing.
• Interior: Pages exhibit general age toning, foxing (browning/spotting), and some dampstaining to the top fore-edge.