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Book by Keppel, Capt. Henry; A Visit to the Indian Archipelago, in H. M. Ship Meander: with Portions of the Private Journal of Sir James Brooke, K.C.B. 2 volumes, London, Richard Bentley, 1853.
Keppel, Capt. Henry; A Visit to the Indian Archipelago, in H. M. Ship Meander: with Portions of the Private Journal of Sir James Brooke, K.C.B. 2 volumes, London, Richard Bentley, 1853. London 1853. Quarto, two volumes bound in one, pp. xiv, 301, tinted frontispiece, 3 tinted lithographed plates, and pp. viii, 286, tinted frontispiece, 3 tinted lithographed plates, illustrated by O. W. Brierley.
The text is complete and in a later calf over marbled boards, gilt spine titles. Spine sun faded, minor spotting to outer margin of three plates, very good.
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PRICE: $1,200.00 
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Book by Macomb, J. N.; & Newberry, J. S.; Report of the Exploring Expedition from Santa Fe, New Mexico, to the Junction of the Grand and Green Rivers of the Great Colorado of the West, in 1859. Washington, 1876.
Macomb, J. N.; & Newberry, J. S.; Report of the Exploring Expedition from Santa Fe, New Mexico, to the Junction of the Grand and Green Rivers of the Great Colorado of the West, in 1859. Washington, 1876. Quarto, pp. vii, 152, 22 plates, (some colored), text illustrations, large folded map.
The text is complete and in the original embossed cloth, gold tooled spine titles, light rubbing to boards, spine lightly sun faded, minor damp margin at rear of text and margin of b/w plates but not on map or colored plates, contemporary European rubber stamp on lower part of title page and armorial bookplate on paste down, a very good copy.
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PRICE: $4,000.00
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Books on Kentucky Geology-Mineral Resources.
Kentucky Geology and Mineral Resources. Bound volume of important early pamphlets, on the geology and resources of Kentucky.
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The volume contains several quarto-octavo works and is in a recent half calf, marbled boards with gilt spine titles and in very good condition. Consist of:
1. Eastern Kentucky as a Field for Profitable Investment, Ayres & Given, Courier Journal, Louisville, 1889. pp. 24.
2. Livingston County, the heart of Southwestern Kentucky's Mineral Wealth. Iron, Lead, Fluorspar, etc. Daily News, Paducah, 1887. pp. 15.
3. Report on Certain Lands Leased for Oil and Gas near Cannel City, Morgan County. Alfed Lane, Lansing, 1902. pp. 12.
4. Kentucky Coal, Coke & Timber, Illustrated Description of the Log Mountain, Clear Creek Region. A. R. Crandall, Lexington, 1890. pp. 28, folded map, illustrated.
5. The Resources and Condition of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, prepared by the State Bureau of Agriculture, Horticulture and Statistics. W. J. Davie, Frankfort, 1877. pp. 108, folded colored map.
6. A General Account of the Commonwealth of Kentucky Prepared by the Geological Survey of the Commonwealth for the Centennial Exhibition at Philadelphia. N. S. Shaler, Cambridge, 1876. pp. 104, folded hand-colored geol. map of Kentucky and folded map of North America.
PRICE: $600.00
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Geology book by Charles Lyell, Travels in North America in the Years 1841 and 1842.
Lyell, Charles; Travels in North America, in the Years 1841-42; with Geological Observations on the United States, Canada and Nova Scotia. Two volumes in one, New York, Wiley & Putnam, 1845. Octavo, pp. vii, 251, folded colored frontispiece view of Niagara Falls, colored map of Niagara District, folded b/w view of Niagara Falls, folded b/w plate of fossils & pp. vi, 231, 10 pages of ads, folded hand-colored map of United States & Canada, 2 b/w plates.
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The set is complete and in the original cloth with gilt spine titles. Binding is tight and clean. 1852 ownership name on end sheet. Light foxing to margins of pages and light foxing to margins of some plates. Soiling to very outer margins of map and Niagara Falls view. Over all in very good condition.
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PRICE: $800.00
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Grand Canyon Atlas: Dutton, Clarence E.; Atlas to Tertiary History of the Grand Canon District. USGS Monograph 2, Atlas, Washington, 1882.
Dutton, Clarence E.; Atlas to Tertiary History of the Grand Canon District. USGS Monograph 2, Atlas, Washington, 1882. Atlas, folio, title page plus 22 double page sheets of panoramic views and maps.
The atlas is complete and in the original cloth binding with gilt stamped titles. Binding is tight and clean with minor repair to the spine edge and a couple of scuff blemishes retouched and inner spine hinge repaired with Japanese tissue, titles are bright, the plates are very clean and bright. The panoramic views in the Kaibab division (plates 15-17) and Vulcans Throne panorama (plate 6) are exquisite. The Moran panorama of the amphitheater is very clean and free of blemishes and at some point was removed and rebacked with a thin sheet of archival Japanese tissue and reinserted. This helped to insure preservation. This atlas is exceptionally clean with absolutely no blemishes to the plates. Overall in exceptionally nice condition.
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PRICE: $10,000.00
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Map by Colton, G. W. & Colton, C. B.; Map of the Country from Lake Superior to the Pacific Ocean from the Latest Exploratory Surveys. From New York Chamber of Commerce, 1868.
Colton, G.W., Colton, C.B. and JOHNSON, Edwin F.; Map of the Country from Lake Superior to the Pacific Ocean from the Latest Explorations and Surveys. To Accompany the Report of the New York Chamber of Commerce. April 1868. at top right above map proper, table of elevations commencing L. Superior to Seattle... along top above map proper, profile of route with title to right Profile of the Route of the Northern Pacific Railroad, from Lake Superior to the Pacific Ocean... The distance from New City to Puget Sound... at far left margin at center, tables of distances, commencing] Sitka to San Francisco..., below map and into neat line Prepared at Coltons Geographical Establishment. G.W. & C.B. Colton & Co. 172 William Street New York. New York, 1868. Folded lithograph map, original full color and shading, original hand coloring (route outlined in bright red. Measures 45 inches wide by 23 inches high.
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The map is bright and very clean, folded as issued, and in an archival sleeve. Very minor archival repairs at splits along two short folds. Over all in very good condition.
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PRICE: $1,500.00
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Mineralogy Book by Parker Cleaveland; Elementary Treatise on Mineralogy and Geology
Cleaveland, Parker; An Elementary Treatise on Mineralogy and Geology, being an introduction to the study of these sciences...2nd edition, 2 volumes in one. Boston, 1822. Quarto, vol. 1, pp. xii, 480, engraved folded hand-colored map. Vol. 2, pp. 481-818. 5 folded copper-engraved plates.
The book is complete and in a modern full calf binding with the contemporary gilt spine label preserved. The binding is tight and very clean. An early faded signature is on the title page. Light to moderate foxing to three of the plates and title page. Light toning to the map margins and some light spotting on a few text pages. Over all in very good condition with the scarce map present.
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PRICE: $1,100.00
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Rare Americana Map and text, Robert Greenhow; Memoir, Historical and Political, on the Northwest Coast of America,
Greenhow, Robert. Memoir, Historical and Political, on the Northwest Coast of America, and the Adjacent Territories; Illustrated by a Map and a Geographical View of those Countries. Washington: Blair and Rives, 1840. Octavo, pp. xi, errata, 238, folded map in rear pocket.
The work is complete and in a modern quarter calf over marbled boards with a gilt spine label. The binding is tight and clean, the text has light foxing to the first and last pages, the folded map is crisp and exceptionally clean in a sleeve at the rear of the work. In very good condition.
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PRICE: $750.00
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