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Auction 171, Lot 250
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"Kauai Government Survey", U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

Subject: Kauai, Hawaii

Period: 1878 (dated)

Publication: Sen. Doc. 231, 56th Congress, 2nd Session

Color: Black & White

Size:
25.2 x 18.1 inches
64 x 46 cm
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This fascinating and detailed early survey of the island was made under the direction of W.D. Alexander, Surveyor General of Hawaii Territory with triangulation by J.F. Brown. It shows particularly good detail of the topography along with individual property ownership, rivers, and coastal place names. Includes a small table of distances at left from Nawiliwili.

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Condition: A+

Fine. Issued folding.

Estimate: $350 - $425

Sold for: $180

Closed on 2/6/2019

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