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(Untitled Geographical/Astronomical Wheel).
Anonymous
(Untitled Geographical/...
1775
4213.000
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Anonymous
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(Untitled Geographical/Astronomical Wheel).
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4213.000
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Untitled, unauthored and undated varnished card wheel 11 3/4" in diameter, printed on both sides with hand colored highlighting, and mounted with a mahogany handle with brass alidades divided 0-90 degrees. Both terrestrial hemispheres are shown, with political, geographic and astronomical features in great detail. The circumference carries numerous definitions and instructions for use and calculation e.g. "To find the Azimuth of ye Sun at any given hour of the Day; To find the Space of Time during which there is no Dark Night; etc." A wonderful, most rare device.
Six Inch Terrestrial Globe.
American Globe & School...
Six Inch Terrestrial Gl...
1892
5120.000
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[American Globe & School Supply Co., Rand McNally and Company]
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American Globe & School Supply Co.'s New Six Inch Terrestrial Globe. Rand McNally & Co.'s New Six Inch Terrestrial Globe Copyright, 1892, By Rand, McNally & Co.
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5120.000
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Rand McNally issued their first globe in 1887 (Warner). Soon afterwards they were producing globe gores for other makers, in this example the American Globe & School Supply Co. of Seneca Falls, New York. Warner lists only one known example by American Globe, an 8 inch, 1891 globe also with Rand McNally gores. Their output must have been small and this 6 inch globe may be scarce. Total height from base to tip of the globe is ten inches.
Andrews Eight Inch Terrestrial Globe.
Andrews, A.H. & Co.
Andrews Eight Inch Terr...
1875
5517.000
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Andrews, A.H. & Co.
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Andrews Eight Inch Terrestrial Globe with the latest discoveries and Oceanic currents. A.H. Andrews & Co. Chicago, Ill.
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5517.000
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This eight inch globe is shown in full color with the continental United States shown separately and Alaska named as such. With a three -footed base and a horizon ring that includes the Zodiac signs and a calendar. Total height of base and globe is 15 inches. Date is estimated from Warner.
Map of the Settled Part of Wisconsin Territory.
Abel, Henry J. ; Young,...
Map of the Settled Part...
1838
4046.001
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[Abel, Henry J., Young, James H.]
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Map of the Settled Part of Wisconsin Territory compiled from the Latest Authorities by Aug. Mitchell. Philadelphia. Improved and Published by Henry J. Abel, of Wis. Ter. Compiled and Engraved by J.H. Young, Philada. 1838. (with) The Entire Territory of Wisconsin. As Established by Act of Congress. April 10, 1836.
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4046.001
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Maps in full color by county.
Territory of Alaska.
Alaska Steamship Compan...
Territory of Alaska.
1936
5300.000
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Alaska Steamship Company
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Territory of Alaska. The Alaska Line. The All-American Route, Alaska Steamship Company, Serving All of Alaska. Copyright 1936, Frank McCaffrey, Seattle. Printed in U.S.A. (with two inset maps)
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5300.000
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Map is in full printed color. Inset maps: 1) Untitled map of the area around Anchorage and the Gulf of Alaska. 2) Untitled map of North America showing the routes from the "lower 48" to Alaska. A table of distances is included showing the mileage from Seattle to places in Alaska. The border is bright and original with totem poles. Mt. McKinley National Park is highlighted in green.
Cover: Arbuckles' illlustrated atlas, United States of America.
Arbuckle Bros.
Cover: Arbuckles' illlu...
1889
0027A
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Arbuckle Bros.
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(Front cover to) Arbuckles' lllustrated Atlas of the United States of America. Copyright 1889, Arbuckle Bros. N.Y.
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0027A
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The front cover features a card with a map of the District of Columbia and a picture of the capitol.
South Carolina, Wisconsin, Maine, Michigan.
Arbuckle Bros.
South Carolina, Wiscons...
1889
0027.001
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Arbuckle Bros.
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South Carolina, Wisconsin, Maine, Michigan. Copyright 1889 Arbuckle Bros. N.Y.
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0027.001
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Sheet with maps of four states in full color. The notes for Maine mention that the population included "8 Chinese." It is also noted that in Michigan although the climate in the winter is "cold and rigorous," the death rate is low. Each card measures 7.5 x 12.5 cm.
Massachusetts, Vermont, Kentucky, New Jersey.
Arbuckle Bros.
Massachusetts, Vermont,...
1889
0027.002
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Arbuckle Bros.
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Massachusetts, Vermont, Kentucky, New Jersey. Copyright 1889 Arbuckle Bros. N.Y.
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0027.002
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Sheet with maps of four states in full color. The card for Massachusetts notes that it is the leading state in its manufacture of paper and leather. Vermont is noted for being "extremely healthy" with "miasmatic diseases...totally unknown." Each card measures 7.5 x 12.5 cm.
Missouri, Oregon, Iowa, North Dakota.
Arbuckle Bros.
Missouri, Oregon, Iowa,...
1889
0027.003
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Arbuckle Bros.
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Missouri, Oregon, Iowa, North Dakota. Copyright 1889 Arbuckle Bros. N.Y.
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0027.003
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Sheet with maps of four states in full color. Oregon is noted for its salmon fisheries, and the card features a fisherman as well as canned salmon. Little is written about North Dakota, but it is noted that "the temperature varies from 20 degrees below zero to 100 degrees Fahrenheit." Each card measures 7.5 x 12.5 cm.
Florida, Virginia, Indiana, Rhode Island.
Arbuckle Bros.
Florida, Virginia, Indi...
1889
0027.004
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Arbuckle Bros.
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Florida, Virginia, Indiana, Rhode Island. Copyright 1889 Arbuckle Bros. N.Y.
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0027.004
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Sheet with maps of four states in full color. Florida is noted for its oranges and Rhode Island (called "Little Rhody") for its sewing thread. Each card measures 7.5 x 12.5 cm.
Indian Territory, New Mexico, South Dakota, Texas.
Arbuckle Bros.
Indian Territory, New M...
1889
0027.005
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Arbuckle Bros.
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Indian Territory, New Mexico, South Dakota, Texas. Copyright 1889 Arbuckle Bros. N.Y.
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0027.005
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Sheet with maps of four states in full color. "Indian Territory" is now known as Oklahoma. It is noted that, "Of the 41,000,000 acres in the Territory, nearly 26,000,000 have been surveyed and set apart as reservations for the Indians. These have been gathered from all parts of the country, from Oregon to Florida, in pursuance of the general plan of congregating all the Indians in one territory, to be theirs forever." Each card measures 7.5 x 12.5 cm.
Maryland, Georgia, Illinois, Pennsylvania.
Arbuckle Bros.
Maryland, Georgia, Illi...
1889
0027.006
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Arbuckle Bros.
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Maryland, Georgia, Illinois, Pennsylvania. Copyright 1889 Arbuckle Bros. N.Y.
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0027.006
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Sheet with maps of four states in full color. On the card for Illinois, it is noted that the inhabitants of Chicago are "probably the most energetic people in the world." Pennsylvania is noted for being second only to New York in manufacturing. Each card measures 7.5 x 12.5 cm.
Colorado, Utah, Montana, Minnesota.
Arbuckle Bros.
Colorado, Utah, Montana...
1889
0027.007
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Arbuckle Bros.
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Colorado, Utah, Montana, Minnesota. Copyright 1889 Arbuckle Bros. N.Y.
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0027.007
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Sheet with maps of four states in full color. The Colorado plains are known as a "paradise for invalids" due to the mildness and purity of the atmosphere. Each card measures 7.5 x 12.5 cm.
North Carolina, Connecticut, West Virginia, Ohio.
Arbuckle Bros.
North Carolina, Connect...
1889
0027.008
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Arbuckle Bros.
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North Carolina, Connecticut, West Virginia, Ohio. Copyright 1889 Arbuckle Bros. N.Y.
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0027.008
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Sheet with maps of four states in full color. West Virginia is known as a tourist destination because of its beautiful mountain scenery. It is also noted for its principal products including coal oil, or kerosene. It is noted that in Connecticut "the ingenuity or wideawakedness of her people is so great as to have become proverbial." It is stated that in Ohio education is universal. Each card measures 7.5 x 12.5 cm.
New York, Delaware, Tennessee, New Hampshire.
Arbuckle Bros.
New York, Delaware, Ten...
1889
0027.009
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Arbuckle Bros.
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New York, Delaware, Tennessee, New Hampshire. Copyright 1889 Arbuckle Bros. N.Y.
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0027.009
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Sheet with maps of four states in full color. It is stated that New York leads all of its "sister states" in manufacturing with the value of its products at approximately $1 billion. Tennessee is known as one of the healthiest states in the Union. Delaware leads the nation in its production of peaches. Each card measures 7.5 x 12.5 cm.
Washington, Idaho, Mississippi, California.
Arbuckle Bros.
Washington, Idaho, Miss...
1889
0027.010
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Arbuckle Bros.
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Washington, Idaho, Mississippi, California. Copyright 1889 Arbuckle Bros. N.Y.
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0027.010
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Sheet with maps of four states in full color. It is noted that one-third of the state of Idaho is entirely sterile, yielding nothing but sage brush and a little buffalo grass. The major industry of the state is salt production. California is "termed the great fruit State of the Union." Each card measures 7.5 x 12.5 cm.
Territory of Wyoming, Alabama, Louisiana, Kansas.
Arbuckle Bros.
Territory of Wyoming, A...
1889
0027.011
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Arbuckle Bros.
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Territory of Wyoming, Alabama, Louisiana, Kansas. Copyright 1889 Arbuckle Bros. N.Y.
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0027.011
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Sheet with maps of four states in full color. Wyoming's information includes a long paragraph on Yellowstone National Park, which is noted on the card as well. It is mentioned that in Louisiana, yellow fever epidemics swept through the state in 1853, 1867 and 1878. Each card measures 7.5 x 12.5 cm.
Territory of Arizona, Nebraska, Nevada, Arkansas.
Arbuckle Bros.
Territory of Arizona, N...
1889
0027.012
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Arbuckle Bros.
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Territory of Arizona, Nebraska, Nevada, Arkansas. Copyright 1889 Arbuckle Bros. N.Y.
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0027.012
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Sheet with maps of four states in full color. The notes about Arizona describe the Grand Canyon ("a deep channel through the rocks, so that for long distances it flows between perpendicular walls 7,000 feet in height") but does not call it such. Nevada is known as the "great silver State of the Union." Each card measures 7.5 x 12.5 cm.
Cover: Arbuckles' illustrated atlas, United States of America.
Arbuckle Bros.
Cover: Arbuckles' illus...
1889
0027B
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Arbuckle Bros.
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(Back cover to) Arbuckles' lllustrated Atlas of the United States of America. Copyright 1889, Arbuckle Bros. N.Y.
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0027B
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The back cover shows Alaska, featuring scenes of the whaling industry.
Map Of The San Joaquin, Sacramento And Tulare Valleys.
United States. Congress...
Map Of The San Joaquin,...
1873
4916.000
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United States. Congress
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Map Of The San Joaquin, Sacramento And Tulare Valleys, State Of California, prepared under the direction of the Board Of Commissioners On Irrigation appointed under the Act of Congress approved March 3rd 1873, showing the country that may be irrigated and a Provisional System Of Irrigation Compiled from the Maps of the Geological Survey Of California and from Special Surveys and Examinations. 1873. Published by authority of the Hon. Secretary of War in the Office of the Chief of Engineers U.S. Army.
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4916.000
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This is another copy of the map that appears in the 1874 "Irrigation of the San Joaquin, Tulare, and Sacramento Valleys, in the State of California." (43rd Cong., 1st Sess., House Doc. No. 290). See our #1061. Printed in full color.
Lake Superior And The Northern Part Of Michigan.
Colton, G.W.
Lake Superior And The N...
1856
0149.048
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Colton, G.W.
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Lake Superior And The Northern Part Of Michigan. Published By J.H. Colton & Co. No. 172 William St. New York. Entered ... 1855 by J.H. Colton & Co. ... New York. No. 43.
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0149.048
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In full color. Information given on Lake Superior: 627 feet above the Ocean level, 900 feet deep and 32,000 square miles.
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