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Auction 182, Lot 291
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"[Untitled - Geologic Map of the White Mountains, New Hampshire] [in] Report of the Geological Survey of the State of New Hampshire", Hitchcock, Charles Henry

Subject: New Hampshire

Period: 1872 (published)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
10.9 x 9.1 inches
27.7 x 23.1 cm
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This map is the earliest detailed geologic map of the White Mountain region, showing Mount Washington, the highest peak in New England, as well as the Lafayette Range, Franconia Notch, "the flume" and the cog railway. The map also locates gold mines and other mineral deposits. Still bound in the 56-page report that describes the geology in detail.

References: Marcou & Marcou #225.

Condition: A

Condition code is for the map, which is near fine with a hint of offsetting and a binding trim at lower left. Text has pleasant toning and the front wrapper has some soiling.

Estimate: $250 - $325

Sold for: $150

Closed on 4/28/2021

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