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KNOX (A): The Climate of the Continent of Africa. IN FULL MOROCCO , University Press, Cambridge, 1911

8vo., First Edition, with a folding coloured map, a folding chart on japon, very numerous tables in the text and 12 folding coloured maps on japon in pocket at end; handsomely bound in dark red full morocco, back gilt with five raised bands, second and fourth compartments lettered and ruled in gilt, all other compartments tooled and ruled in gilt, uncut, a most attractive copy ideal as a gift or for presentation. The first attempt at structuring detailed climate data for the continent as a whole. A lovely copy of an important work. (Book ref. 19782)  £245.00

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