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Auction 194, Lot 729

"Mitchell's School Atlas: Comprising the Maps and Tables Designed to Accompany Mitchell's School and Family Geography", Mitchell, Samuel Augustus

Subject: Atlases

Period: 1854 (published)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
9.8 x 11.9 inches
24.9 x 30.2 cm
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This example of Mitchell's famous school atlas is complete with 32 maps, many double-page, along with tables and statistics. The double-page map of the United States features large Utah, New Mexico, Indian and Missouri territories. Washington and Oregon territories extend to the Continental Divide. This map also features an inset of the Gold Region of California. The atlas also includes the desirable "No. 13 Map of the State of Texas" in its present-day configuration. All maps have blank versos. Hardbound with pictorial paper over boards. This is the fourth revised edition, published by Cowperthwait, Desilver & Butler.

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Condition: B+

The maps are mostly clean and bright with occasional light toning and soiling. The map of the United States has a 1.5" separation at bottom, and the maps of Britain/Ireland and Germany/Switzerland are toned. Hinges are starting. Covers are stained and worn.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $120

Closed on 9/13/2023

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