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Auction 88, Lot 418
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"Olney's Atlas: Comprising Modern and Ancient Geography Designed to Accompany The Practical System of Geography for Schools and Families", Olney, A. N.

Subject: Geography

Period: 1856 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
10 x 12 inches
25.4 x 30.5 cm
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70pp with 28 maps and charts. The double hemisphere world map includes quaint little vignettes throughout, such as Indians and buffalo in North America, lions and elephants in Africa, a pagoda in China and a kangaroo in Australia. The U.S. map depicts the large early western territorial borders. Maps are printed one side only and are hand-colored. Pictorial boards with leather spine, rubbed and stained. Maps with minor foxing throughout.

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Condition: B

Estimate: $250 - $300

Sold for: $425

Closed on 10/2/1999

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