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Auction 110, Lot 117

"Climatological Map of the United States Showing Average Temperature Amount of Rain Fall &c. by Lorin Blodget", Gray, Ormando Willis & Son

Subject: United States

Period: 1881 (published)

Publication: The National Atlas

Color: Printed Color

Size:
26.3 x 16 inches
66.8 x 40.6 cm
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A very interesting thematic map that shows the average temperature and amount of rain across the United States. The map is printed in black & white with red overprinting to indicate the isothermal lines of mean temperature for the year, winter, and summer. Rainfall is indicated through the use of shading. This is a stone engraved map and the sand-like grains of the stone are clearly visible in the shaded area. A "Climatological Description" by Lorin Blodgett covers both blank pages on verso.

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Condition: A

Fine impression with original margins.

Estimate: $80 - $100

Sold for: $60

Closed on 3/2/2005

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