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A SET OF ALPHABETS OF ALL THE VARIOUS HANDS IN MODERN USE WITH EXAMPLES IN EACH STYLE.
Copley, Frederick S.
Also, the Mechanical & Analytical Construction of Letters, Figures & Titles with designs for Titles, Ciphers, Monograms, Borders, Compasses, Flourishes, etc.
First edition. Engraved by Korff Bros. of New York. Covers show some minor spotting and wear at spine ends. Well preserved.
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.DIE ENTDECKUNG AMERIKA'S IN IHRER BEDEUTUNG FUR DIE GESC...
by Kretschmer, Konrad
Text in German, with half title dedication to Kaiser Wilhelm II. Volume one is text and covers early knowledge and exploration of America, with index. The atlas volume has 40 color lithograph maps. One of the early facsimile atlases. Volume one has scratching on the spine with loss of leather to head and tail of spine. The boards are rubbed and faded, with wear to corners. Cracking to the hinge at the half title. Volume two has scratching and wear to the spine with loss of leather at the head and tail. Wear to boards and at corners. Atlas is very slightly cocked.
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