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Auction 138, Lot 903

"The Diamond Atlas with Descriptions of All Countries … The Western Hemisphere", Morse & Gaston

Subject: Atlases, Western Hemisphere

Period: 1857 (published)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
6.7 x 7.6 inches
17 x 19.3 cm
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This is the very desirable edition of this small atlas that contains pre-Civil War American state and territory maps. It includes maps of all the Americas, with specific focus on the U.S. states and territories, several interesting thematic world maps showing data like animal distribution, religions and climate, plus an uncolored map of the proposed Transatlantic Telegraph. The map of the territories of Washington and Oregon extends to the Continental Divide. The map of Utah and New Mexico is nearly identical to Colton's important map of the territories. The first 30 pages of the book feature beautiful engravings of ships, animals, natural disasters, climates, and putti. The book contains two title pages, publishers' preface, table of contents, text and 53 maps, 239pp. Hardbound in full red morocco with blind stamped and ornate gilt titling on both covers and spine, and full gilt on page edges (t.e.g.).

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Condition: B+

Maps in original outline color. Maps and text have some minor toning and light scattered foxing while the map of New Jersey is upside-down. The binding is sound while the hinge is starting and the covers are somewhat worn and bumped.

Estimate: $350 - $450

Sold for: $350

Closed on 12/7/2011

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