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Auction 88, Lot 32
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"A Map of the Principal Rivers shewing their Courses, Countries, and Comparative Lengths", SDUK Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge

Subject: World Rivers

Period: 1834 (dated)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:
14 x 16 inches
35.6 x 40.6 cm
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Uniquely arranged design of the rivers, on concentric circles around a classic compass rose, indicating their relative distance from the sea, including an index of each river length in English miles. Associated towns and lakes are noted and respective countries are identified in capital letters. Light marginal foxing.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $40 - $50

Sold for: $30

Closed on 10/2/1999

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