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Auction 101, Lot 54

"Lengths of the Principal Rivers in the World. Heights of the Principal Mountains in the World", Tanner, Henry Schenck

Subject: Cartographic Miscellany

Period: 1836 (dated)

Publication: Tanner's Universal Atlas

Color: Hand Color

Size:
14.8 x 12 inches
37.6 x 30.5 cm
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Interesting comparative chart presented with the mountains and volcanoes at center with the rivers at the top. Major world cities are shown scattered across the mountains at their appropriate elevations. Text key at sides.

References: Phillips (A) #6099.

Condition: A

Toned with slight oxidation of original color.

Estimate: $180 - $220

Sold for: $275

Closed on 12/4/2002

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