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Wilkes' Narrative of the U. S. Ex. Ex.; 4 maps.

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Wilkes' Narrative of the U. S. Ex. Ex.; 4 maps.
Wilkes' Narrative of the U. S. Ex. Ex.; 4 maps.
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Author: Wilkes, Charles
Title: Four maps from the atlas volume of Wilkes' Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition, 1838-1842
Place Published: Philadelphia
Publisher:
Date Published: 1845
Description:


Includes:




  • Chart of the World Shewing the Tracks of the U.S. Exploring Expedition in 1838, 39, 40, 41 & 42. (Hand-colored).


  • Chart of the Antarctic Continent Shewing the Icy Barrier Attached to it...


  • Chart of the Viti Group or Feejee Islands...


  • Map of the Oregon Territory [with] the Columbian River.



Together, 4 engraved charts. Folded. Approximately 65½x92 cm (25½x36").



Four of the five significant maps in the to the first United States scientific expedition by sea.

Condition
Paper somewhat darkened, creases, chips and tears, with repairs, 'Chart of the World' and 'Chart of the Viti Group' with part of left border missing; good or better.
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Wilkes' Narrative of the U. S. Ex. Ex.; 4 maps.

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