Heading: (United States Geological Survey)
Author: Jones, William Carey
Title: USGS Topographic Maps
Place Published: Washington, D.C.
Publisher:United States Geological Survey
Date Published: 1898
Description: Legend and 91 engraved topographical maps, 4 of which folding. 54x48 cm (21¼x19"), original half morocco and cloth, cover lettered in gilt.Possibly unique or extremely limited collection of United States Geological Survey maps from 1898, likely issued for internal use. Each sheet has a uniform letterpress page describing the USGS project to map the entirety of the country and publish individual sheets and folio collections, with summary instructions for placing orders. The maps cover much of the country, from New York to California, but appear to be a sampling rather than a comprehensive atlas. Title from cover; title-page not present, perhaps as issued as each sheet was also meant to be issued separately.Additional shipping charges may apply

Binding heavily worn with front board detached, adhesive strip repairs now perished; initial leaf soiled, internally maps clean with minimal toning, one folding map damaged; overall near fine maps in fair binding.