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Auction 145, Lot 845

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

Subject: Atlases

Period: 1857 (published)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
6.5 x 7.5 inches
16.5 x 19.1 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. 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, 239 pp. Hardbound in full tan leather with gilt title on spine.

References:

Condition: B+

Maps are in original color and are good to very good with light toning, staining and occasional scattered foxing. Binding is tight with the covers and spine bumped and rubbed, and the front cover is nearly detached.

Estimate: $400 - $500

Sold for: $375

Closed on 6/12/2013

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