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Auction 101, Lot 95

"Linguistic Stocks of American Indians North of Mexico", Powell, John Wesley

Subject: North America

Period: 1890 (circa)

Publication: Seventh Annual BAE Report

Color: Printed Color

Size:
17.5 x 20.2 inches
44.5 x 51.3 cm
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This is the first edition and the basis for a similar map that appeared later in the 11th Census of the United States. A colorful and interesting map that is a useful tool for a student interested in understanding the possible early relationships of the various Native American Tribes. Small inset of the Aleutian Islands. Title is in a simple block cartouche.

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Condition: A

Issued folding, now backed with archival tissue and pressed. Small area of toning and one intersection split, else near fine.

Estimate: $300 - $350

Sold for: $200

Closed on 12/4/2002

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