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Auction 186, Lot 457
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"Illustrations of the Glacier Systems of the Alps and of Glacial Phenomena in General...", Johnston, W. & A.K.

Subject: Western Europe, Alps

Period: 1854 (dated)

Publication: The Physical Atlas of Natural Phenomena

Color: Hand Color

Size:
23.2 x 18.6 inches
58.9 x 47.2 cm
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This interesting sheet contains 6 maps and diagrams depicting Alpine glacier systems including Mont Blanc and Chamonix in France and the Bernese Oberland in Switzerland. The chart features an interesting illustration of the snow line for mountains at various latitudes spanning from Antarctica to Norway. Based upon the surveys and sketches of Professor Forbes.

References: Phillips (Atlases) #229.

Condition: B+

On a sturdy clean sheet with a centerfold separation at top that extends 2.5" into the image and has been repaired on verso with paper tape.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $210

Closed on 2/9/2022

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