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Auction 117, Lot 286

"[Lot of 2] New York State Survey for the Year 1880 [and] 1882 James T. Gardiner, Director", U.S. State Surveys

Subject: New York

Period: 1880-82 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
5.8 x 9 inches
14.7 x 22.9 cm
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Pair of matching state survey reports complete with maps. The former is fully titled "Fifth Annual Report of the Board of Commissioners of the State Survey", 80 pp, envelope in rear with five large folding maps. The maps include Eastern New York; Central New York; Hudson River, Troy to Albany; Hudson River, Albany to New Baltimore. The latter is "Seventh Annual Report of the Board of Commissioners of the State Survey", 101 pp, with six folding maps as titled above plus Sketch of Zenith distance observations. Both in original printed wrappers. Printed by Weed, Parsons & Co., Printers, Binders, Electrotypers, etc. Two scarce reports with eleven folding maps.

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Condition: B

Covers are soiled and a little worn - the 1882 a little more worn. Contents are generally very good.

Estimate: $140 - $180

Unsold

Closed on 12/6/2006

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