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Auction 101, Lot 574
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"Atlas to Accompany Monograph XXXII on the Geology of the Yellowstone National Park", U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

Subject: Atlases

Period: 1904 (published)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
19 x 22 inches
48.3 x 55.9 cm
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Fine example of this early geological atlas. Contains 24 color lithographed maps, sections, and profiles including 6 double-page maps providing details of the geology of Yellowstone issued by the United States Geological Survey under the direction of Arnold Hague. Maps lithographed by Julius Bien & Co. of New York. Large folio, hardbound in brown cloth with gilt title.

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Condition: A

Covers rubbed with a couple of small tears on blank endpapers, repaired with archival tape. Maps all fine and bright.

Estimate: $400 - $500

Sold for: $325

Closed on 12/4/2002

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