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Auction 185, Lot 302

"Atlas to Accompany Monograph XXVIII on the Marquette Iron-Bearing District of Michigan", U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

Subject: Upper Peninsula, Michigan, Geology

Period: 1896 (published)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
18.6 x 21.2 inches
47.2 x 53.8 cm
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This elephant folio atlas contains 36 geologic maps and was issued in conjunction with the 746-page monograph "The Marquette Iron-Bearing District of Michigan." The lengthy report (not included) was the first systematic attempt to examine the geological structure of the iron-rich Upper Peninsula of Michigan, covering a 35 mile stretch from Marquette to Lake Michigamme. The atlas consists of a large index map and 35 detailed sheets, each displaying the geology in vivid color including iron, granite, slate, and quartzite to name a few. Each sheet is accompanied by a geological section and legend at bottom. Hardbound in brown cloth with gilt title on the front cover.

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Condition: A

Contents are very clean and bright. Binding is a little loose and the covers have minor wear.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $90

Closed on 11/17/2021

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