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"Map of the Principal Rivers Throughout the World", Carey & Lea
Subject: Cartographic Miscellany, Rivers
Period: 1827 (published)
Publication: A Complete Historical, Chronological, and Geographical American Atlas
Color: Hand Color
Size:
13.6 x 10 inches
34.5 x 25.4 cm
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This interesting chart presents the lengths of major rivers grouped by continent. To its right is a table listing each river's latitude and longitude at both the source and mouth, river name, and length in miles. The chart is flanked by text describing these rivers. On a full sheet of English text measuring 21.9 x 17.5".
References: Phillips (Atlases) #1177.
Condition: B
Contemporary color with light toning along the centerfold and an archivally repaired 3" centerfold separation at top. There is a sliver of loss along the bottom centerfold that extends 1.5" into the descriptive text as well as a few small holes along the centerfold.
Estimate: $80 - $100
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$12
Reserve: Reserve Met
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