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Auction 138, Lot 914

"[Lot of 2] Mitchell's New School Atlas [and] An Elementary Treatise on Physical Geography"

Subject: Geography Books

Period: 1873-76 (published)

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Color: Hand Color

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A. Mitchell's New School Atlas, by S.A. Mitchell, 1876, (9.8 x 11.8"). This complete "New" edition of Mitchell's famous school atlas contains 44 maps including the new "Dakota, Montana & Wyoming" and the "Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico & Indian Territory" along with nice maps of the U.S., Texas and the West. There are numerous tables and statistics. Hardbound with pictorial paper over boards featuring children on a hillside overlooking a small sea village. Published by J.H. Butler & Co. Condition: Maps are generally very good with very light toning and occasional foxing. Front cover stained and bind is starting.

B. An Elementary Treatise on Physical Geography, by D.M. Warren, 1873, (9.8 x 12.3"). Includes 21 maps, many of which are full-page and hand colored. The complete book includes 116 pp and covers a wide variety of topics including land, water, the atmosphere and organic life. Published in 1873 by Cowperthwait & Co. Condition: Maps are in very good condition with occasional light foxing and toning. Hardbound with pictorial paper over boards that are stained and slightly bumped. Black binding is slightly cracked and some pencil writing in the end papers.

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Condition: B+

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Estimate: $250 - $300

Sold for: $190

Closed on 12/7/2011

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