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Auction 172, Lot 727

"Appletons' Atlas of the United States Consisting of General Maps of the United States and Territories and a County Map of Each of the States...", Appleton & Company

Subject: Atlases

Period: 1888 (published)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
7.1 x 10.4 inches
18 x 26.4 cm
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This attractive and compact atlas contains 10 double-page and 30 single-page maps of the United States. Double-page maps include a nice California, New York, Texas, and western United States among others. Each map is accompanied by a page (or more) of explanatory text covering history, geography, natural resources, commerce, railroads, and more. A few additional maps are found within the text including the Yosemite Valley, Yellowstone National Park, and several railroad maps. Small quarto, hardbound in blue pictorial cloth.

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Condition: A

Contents are near fine with only pleasant light toning throughout - there are no tears or separations. Covers have light shelf wear and minor soiling.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $100

Closed on 4/17/2019

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