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Auction 98, Lot 123

"[Lot of 4 thematic maps]", Gray

Subject: United States

Period: 1873 (published)

Publication: Gray's Atlas of the United States

Color: Hand Color

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This interesting lot features the "Map of the United States showing the principal Geological Formations by Cha's H. Hitchcock Ph. D." This double page sheet is 26 x 16" and details six different geological types via color. "Climatological Map of the United States Showing Average Temperature Amount of Rain Fall &c. by Lorin Blodget", double page, 26.2 x 16". "Map of the United States showing the principal Botanical Divisions, by Thomas C. Porter, A.M.", single page, 14.9 x 11.7". "Map of the United States showing the principal Zoological Divisions By Professor Edward D. Cope A.M.", single page, 14.9 x 11.7".

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Condition: B

Some light offsetting, else very good.

Estimate: $80 - $100

Sold for: $220

Closed on 3/6/2002

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