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"[Lot of 2] Mapoteca Geologica Americana - A Catalogue of Geological Maps of America (North and South) 1752-1881... [and] Catalogue and Index of the Publications of the Hayden, King, Powell, and Wheeler Surveys...",

A. Mapoteca Geologica Americana - A Catalogue of Geological Maps of America (North and South) 1752-1881..., by Jules and John Belknap Marcou, published 1884 (6.1 x 9.7"). This is the original 1884 publication cataloging geological maps of North and South America. Maps are arranged geographically and span over 100 years, from 1752-1881. Includes an introduction by Jules Marcou and an extensive index. 184 pp. Octavo, original light blue printed wrappers. Condition: Text is very good with occasional scattered foxing and an old library stamp on the title page and front wrapper. Wrappers are foxed. (B+)

B. Catalogue and Index of the Publications of the Hayden, King, Powell, and Wheeler Surveys..., by L.F. Schmeckebier, published 1904 (5.9 x 9.2"). This is the original edition published in Washington, D.C., in 1904. It is a catalogue and index designed to help "students, investigators, and librarians" navigate the "storehouse of geographic, geologic, ethnologic, and archaeologic information concerning the western portion of the United States" contained within the reports of Hayden, King, Powell, and Wheeler. 208 pp. Octavo, modern paper wrappers with photocopy of title page pasted on the front wrapper. Condition: Text is near fine and wrappers have minor wear. (A)

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