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Americana - Travel & Exploration - Maps
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Title: Chart of the World Shewing the Tracks of the U.S. Exploring Expedition in 1838, 39, 40, 41 & 42
Author: Wilkes, Charles Description: Engraved chart, hand-colored. 59.5x85.5 cm. (23½x33½").Colored chart of the world tracing the route of the first U.S. government sponsored scientific exploring expedition by sea in its 5-year journey. Heading: zzgPlace Published: Philadelphia Publisher: Lea & Blanchard Date Published: 1845 Condition reportA few verso repairs, lower half of left margin trimmed to facilitate folding into the book, very good.
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