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Auction 105, Lot 66
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"Lengths of the Principal Rivers of the World, Heights of the Principle Mountains or the World", Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co.

Subject: Mountains and Rivers

Period: 1853 (published)

Publication: Mitchell's New Universal Atlas

Color: Hand Color

Size:
15.9 x 12.8 inches
40.4 x 32.5 cm
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Interesting comparative chart presented with the mountains and volcanoes at center and the rivers at the top. Major world cities are shown scattered across the mountains at their appropriate elevations. Text key at sides give mountains heights by the continent. This lovely sheet is the frontispiece for Mitchell's New Universal Atlas.

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Condition: B

Even age toning with a little offsetting from the title page. A couple of short tears into borders, closed with archival tape.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold for: $250

Closed on 12/3/2003

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