Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

November 19, 2022: Premier Americana - Day Three

Sat, Nov 19, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 2154

UNITED STATES EXPLORING EXPEDITION ATLAS

Estimate: $500 - $800
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$3,000 $250
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UNITED STATES EXPLORING EXPEDITION ATLAS, Charles Wilkes, U.S.N., Atlas. Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. Philadelphia: Lea & Blanchard, 1845. Being the rare atlas to accompany the five-volume set. All five folding maps present, Track Map hand-colored, Oregon Territory map detached but complete. Publisher's gilt- and blind-stamped binding. Various sizes unfolded, 11 3/8" x 7 5/8" boards.
Provenance: Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum, Richmond, VA to benefit collections care, preservation and future acquisitions.

Condition

Track map with toning and some splits, remainder fine with very minor foxing and tears, boards with light spotting. Crossed out library stamp to front pastedown, no other library markings.
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