Darby’s Universal Gazetteer: A Dictionary, Geographical, Historical, and Statistical, of the Various Kingdom, States, Provinces, Cities, Towns, Forts, Harbors, Rivers, Lakes, Seas, Mountains, etc. in the World

Darby, William. Darby’s Universal Gazetteer: A Dictionary, Geographical, Historical, and Statistical, of the Various Kingdom, States, Provinces, Cities, Towns, Forts, Harbors, Rivers, Lakes, Seas, Mountains, etc. in the World. Philadelphia: Grigg & Elliot, 1845. Fourth Edition. 4to. 24,988pp. Original calf crudely rebacked with black cloth, handwritten title-label. “Articles relating to the United States have been very largely extended, embracing every county, with the elements of their population arranged in tables from the census of 1840.” Stamp and writing in pencil by previous owner on blank page following front endpaper. B/w fold-out map of the United States in front of book. Two-inch closed tear, creasing and minor chipping on map. Top right corner of title-page missing. Heavy age wear and abrasions on boards. Sporadic foxing throughout. Binding in poor, interior in good condition. fair. Hardcover. (21925) $95