Geologic Atlas of the United States [Gold Rush Regions]; Seven Folios.
by (CALIFORNIA GOLD REGION)
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Portland, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
Washington: United States Geological Survey, 1894-1900. First edition of all seven folios. 21 2/4 x 18 1/2 inches each. Folio 3, Placerville. 3 maps. 1894. Folio 5, Sacramento. 2 maps. 1894. Folio 29, Nevada City Special. 9 maps. 1896. Folio 41, Sonora. 4 maps. (14x4" portion of rear wrapper torn off affecting lettering on inside rear wrapper; plates and text fine). 1897. Folio 51, Big Trees. 3 maps & 1 plate reproducing 5 photographs. 1898. Folio 63, Mother Lode District. 8 maps. 1900. Folio 66, Colfax. 3 maps. 1900. All in original printed wrappers and cloth spines. Cursive stamp of Chas. S. Sawyer to each volume. Bit of soiling ad corner wear but altogether a very good collection of this attractive group of atlases.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Nat DesMarais Rare Books, ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 71028
- Title
- Geologic Atlas of the United States [Gold Rush Regions]; Seven Folios.
- Author
- (CALIFORNIA GOLD REGION)
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- United States Geological Survey
- Place of Publication
- Washington
- Date Published
- 1894-1900
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About the Seller
Nat DesMarais Rare Books, ABAA
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Portland, Oregon
About Nat DesMarais Rare Books, ABAA
Nat DesMarais Rare Books specializes in books on the Sierra Nevada (particularly Yosemite), the Mojave, and California books in general. We also deal in the art of the American West, voyages and travels and nineteenth century literature.
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