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Tue, Jun 26, 2018 08:30PM EDT
Lot 285

A Comprehensive Atlas, Geographical, Historical & Commercial.

Estimate: $1,600 - $1,800

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[Maps] Bradford, Thomas G. A Comprehensive Atlas, Geographical, Historical & Commercial. Boston: William D. Ticknor, 1835. First Edition. Three-quarter black morocco over marbled boards, gilt-stamped spine, marbled endpapers. Engraved diagrams and color-outlined maps. 180 pp. Folio. Lacking frontispiece, all other plates present. Boards rubbed, corners bumped, leather lacking at top and bottom of spine, stain on rear board. A good example of this scarce and early American atlas.