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Auction 181, Lot 206
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"General Chart of Alaska", U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey

Subject: Alaska

Period: 1890 (dated)

Publication: Coast and Geodetic Survey Report for 1890

Color: Printed Color

Size:
50.1 x 26.2 inches
127.3 x 66.5 cm
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Very detailed chart with particular emphasis on the coast and Aleutian Islands including hundreds of soundings. There is good detail of the interior, considering the date of the map, with forts and numerous Indian villages. The map includes a large section of the Russian coastline. Two sheets joined and folded, as issued.

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Condition: B+

Some light toning, particularly along the folds, as well as some splits along the folds. Otherwise clean and bright.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $70

Closed on 2/10/2021

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