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Auction 203, Lot 759

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"J.H. Colton's American School Quarto Geography, Comprising the Several Departments of Mathematical, Physical, and Civil Geography..."

Subject: School Atlases

Period: 1865 (published)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
11.9 x 13.8 inches
30.2 x 35.1 cm
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Large quarto-format school atlas with numerous steel plate maps, profiles and plans on 42 large sheets. Includes a nice map of the United States and the West showing the newly formed Nevada and Arizona, with Dakota Territory including the region of present-day Wyoming. As a Civil War-period atlas it is fascinating to find not a single reference to the conflict. 118 pages, hardbound in pictorial paper covers over boards. Published by Ivison, Phinney, Blakeman & Co. in New York.

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Condition: B+

The maps are very good to mostly near fine with occasional light toning. The Georgia/Alabama/Florida map has a 1.5" edge tear at left that has been closed on verso with cello tape. Covers are rubbed, soiled, and nearly detached. Spine has perished.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $75

Closed on 4/23/2025

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