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Williamson, Lieut. R. S. 1856 LG HC Map. California - First Geological Map

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Williamson, Lieut. R. S. 1856 HC Map. San Diego & Colorado River California: "Geological Map of the Country Between San Diego and the Colorado River California" By W. P. Blake. Hand Colored Lithograph Map Published 1853-61, Washington for "Reports of explorations and surveys,

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Williamson, Lieut. R. S. 1856 Map. California - Tejon Pass & Canada de las Uvas: "Geological Map of the Tejon Pass & Canada de las Uvas and the Vicinity. Including the Pass of San Francisco & Williamsons Pass"Lithograph Map Published 1853-61, Washington for "Reports of exploration

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Williamson, Lieut. R. S. 1856 Map. Vicinity of San Francisco California: "Geological Map of the Vicinity of San Francisco" by William P. Blake. Lithograph Map Published 1853-61, Washington for "Reports of explorations and surveys, to ascertain the most practicable and econ

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Four 19th Century Maps Pertaining to the Western United: as follows: Geological Map of a Part of the State of California Explored in 1855 by Lieut. R. S. Williamson U.S. Top Engr (Washington: War Department, 1856); color-coded (24.5 x 19.25 in.) (Some edge

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Williamson, Lieut. R. S. 1856 Map. California, New Mexico, Texas, Mexico: "United States & Mexican Boundary Survery" Lithograph Map Published 1853-61, Washington for "Reports of explorations and surveys, to ascertain the most practicable and economical route for a railroad

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Lizars, Daniel 1831 LG Rare HC Map. World on Mercator's Projection: Large Folio Copper Engraved Map Published 1831-2 by John Hamilton, Successor to Daniel Lizars, Edinburgh for "The Edinburgh Geographical and Historical Atlas..." First Edition by Daniel Lizars. Very f

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Lizars, Daniel 1831 LG Rare HC Map. Asia on 2 Sheets: Large Folio Copper Engraved Map Published 1831-2 by John Hamilton, Successor to Daniel Lizars, Edinburgh for "The Edinburgh Geographical and Historical Atlas..." First Edition by Daniel Lizars. Very f

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Lizars, Daniel 1831 LG Rare HC Map. Australia: Large Folio Copper Engraved Map Published 1831-2 by John Hamilton, Successor to Daniel Lizars, Edinburgh for "The Edinburgh Geographical and Historical Atlas..." First Edition by Daniel Lizars. Very f

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Lizars, Daniel 1831 LG Rare HC Map. East India Islands. Philippines Indonesia Borneo: Large Folio Copper Engraved Map Published 1831-2 by John Hamilton, Successor to Daniel Lizars, Edinburgh for "The Edinburgh Geographical and Historical Atlas..." First Edition by Daniel Lizars. Very f

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Lizars, Daniel 1831 LG Rare HC Map. Ireland on 2 Sheets: Large Folio Copper Engraved Map Published 1831-2 by John Hamilton, Successor to Daniel Lizars, Edinburgh for "The Edinburgh Geographical and Historical Atlas..." First Edition by Daniel Lizars. Very f

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Lizars, Daniel 1831 LG Rare HC Map. Scotland on 2 Sheets: Large Folio Copper Engraved Map Published 1831-2 by John Hamilton, Successor to Daniel Lizars, Edinburgh for "The Edinburgh Geographical and Historical Atlas..." First Edition by Daniel Lizars. Very f

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Lizars, Daniel 1831 LG Rare HC Map. Europe on 2 Sheets: Large Folio Copper Engraved Map Published 1831-2 by John Hamilton, Successor to Daniel Lizars, Edinburgh for "The Edinburgh Geographical and Historical Atlas..." First Edition by Daniel Lizars. Very f

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Lizars, Daniel 1831 LG Rare HC Map. Atlantic Ocean showing North America: Large Folio Copper Engraved Map Published 1831-2 by John Hamilton, Successor to Daniel Lizars, Edinburgh for "The Edinburgh Geographical and Historical Atlas..." First Edition by Daniel Lizars. Very f

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Lizars, Daniel 1831 LG Rare HC Map. Africa on 2 Sheets: Large Folio Copper Engraved Map Published 1831-2 by John Hamilton, Successor to Daniel Lizars, Edinburgh for "The Edinburgh Geographical and Historical Atlas..." First Edition by Daniel Lizars. Very f

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Lizars, Daniel 1831 LG Rare HC Map. Egypt: Large Folio Copper Engraved Map Published 1831-2 by John Hamilton, Successor to Daniel Lizars, Edinburgh for "The Edinburgh Geographical and Historical Atlas..." First Edition by Daniel Lizars. Very f

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Lizars, Daniel 1831 LG Rare HC Map. England on 2 Sheets: Large Folio Copper Engraved Map Published 1831-2 by John Hamilton, Successor to Daniel Lizars, Edinburgh for "The Edinburgh Geographical and Historical Atlas..." First Edition by Daniel Lizars. Very f

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"Geological Map of a Part of the State of California" Explored in 1855 by Lieut R. S. Williamson. Prepared to accompany the Report of William P. Blake. THE FIRST GEOLOGY MAP OF CALIFORNIA. Hand Colored Lithograph Map Published 1853-61, Washington for "Reports of explorations and surveys, to ascertain the most practicable and economical route for a railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean" by Lieut. R. S. Williamson, Joseph Henry, Spencer Fullerton Baird et al. Folds as issued. Paper Size: 24.5 x 18.5 inch (62 x 47cm) A couple of minor misfolds, left side. A couple of tiny tone spots and very minor margin toning in top margin. Good Condition