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Lot 727
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"Maps and Illustrations of the Missions of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions"

Subject: Atlases

Period: 1844 (published)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
5.8 x 9.4 inches
14.7 x 23.9 cm
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This is the scarce atlas volume that likely accompanied the 1844 Annual Report for the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions. The volume contains 31 pages of maps and illustrations featuring missions in Africa, Turkey, Syria, Persia, India/Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Borneo, Hawaii and mainland United States. Within the United States, maps include the Ojibwa and Sioux Missions, Indian Missions West of the Mississippi, Oregon Mission and Hawaii (1 full-page and 3 half-page maps). The Hawaii section also includes two full-page views of Maui, one of Molokai, and one of Kailhua. Other engravings including seminaries, schools and native dress are interspersed throughout the text. Printed wrappers with original string ties.

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Condition: B

There is light to moderate foxing throughout that is more prominent in the margins.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Current High Bid:
$120

Reserve: Reserve Met
Next Bid: $130

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