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Auction 92, Lot 98

"Map of the Linguistic Stocks of American Indians", Powell, John Wesley

Subject: North America

Period: 1890 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
17.5 x 20 inches
44.5 x 50.8 cm
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The map was compiled from the 11th Census of the U.S. It is a colorful map based on a similar map published in the Annual Report of Bureau of Ethnology. It is a useful tool for a student interested in understanding the possible early relationships of the various Native American Tribes. Small inset of the Aleutian Islands. Folding as issued.

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Condition: A

Folding as issued. Couple of tiny tears, repaired with archival tape.

Estimate: $75 - $100

Sold for: $400

Closed on 9/13/2000

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