Product Description
Jess, Zachariah; A Compendius System of Practical Surveying and Dividing of Land. Wilmington Delaware: Bonsal and Niles, 1799. Octavo, pp. v, 3, 212, 153 (tables).
The volume is complete and in a contemporary full tree calf with gilt spine titles, early penned note on first lead, minor toning to first text edges, owner's book plate on paste down, very good. Rare.
One of the earliest surveying text books published in America and now quite rare.