MAP OF ALASKA SHOWING KNOWN GOLD-BEARING ROCKS WITH DESCRIPTIVE TEXT CONTAINING SKETCHES OF THE GEOGRAPHY, GEOLOGY, AND GOLD DEPOSITS AND ROUTES TO THE GOLD DEPOSITS
Emmons, S.F.
Published by Engraving and Printing Division of the United States Geological Survey, Washington D.C., 1898
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This text describes known routes to the Klondike, geological details like the distribution of gold bearing formations, characteristics of primary vein deposits, that of placer deposits and sources of coal. The early prospectors were warned of dangers like the White Horse rapids. A large folding map is in very good condition considering its age. The spine is split, there is a tear on the front cover and the top of the front cover is bent over and torn. Seller Inventory # 000092
Bibliographic Details
Title: MAP OF ALASKA SHOWING KNOWN GOLD-BEARING ...
Publisher: Engraving and Printing Division of the United States Geological Survey, Washington D.C.
Publication Date: 1898
Binding: Soft cover
Illustrator: Tien Ho
Condition: Near Fine
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MAP OF ALASKA, SHOWING KNOWN GOLD-BEARING ROCKS WITH DESCRIPTIVE TEXT CONTAINING SKETCHES OF THE GEOGRAPHY, GEOLOGY, AND GOLD DEPOSITS AND ROUTES TO THE GOLD FIELDS. (COVER TITLE)
Published by
United States Geological Survey, 1898., Washington, 1898
Used
Softcover
First Edition
Seller: BUCKINGHAM BOOKS, ABAA, ILAB, IOBA, GREENCASTLE, PA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
First edition. First edition. 8vo. Printed wrappers, 44 pp., introduction, color folding map. The beautiful, color map unfolds to approximately 25" x 29" and provides information on the gold and coal fields of Alaska together with the principal steamer routes and trails. The map is in fine, unused condition. The introduction provides a brief history of Alaska plus detailed information is provided regarding rivers, climatic conditions, and routes to Klondike. Additionally information is provided on the physical description of Alaska including original deposits, or quartz veins, placer deposits, probable extent of gold-bearing deposits, coal and lignite, and other metals than gold. This report was prepared in accordance with Public Resolution No. 3 of the Fifty-Fifth Congress, Second Session, and approved January 20, 1898. Printed wrappers light soiled with light wear to the spine, very good. The folding map is fine and unused. Seller Inventory # 40757
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MAP OF ALASKA, SHOWING KNOWN GOLD-BEARING ROCKS WITH DESCRIPTIVE TEXT CONTAINING SKETCHES OF THE GEOGRAPHY, GEOLOGY, AND GOLD DEPOSITS AND ROUTES TO THE GOLD FIELDS. (COVER TITLE)
Published by
United States Geological Survey, 1898., Washington, 1898
Used
Softcover
First Edition
Seller: BUCKINGHAM BOOKS, ABAA, ILAB, IOBA, GREENCASTLE, PA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
First edition. First edition. 8vo. Printed wrappers, 44 pp., introduction, color folding map. The beautiful, color map unfolds to approximately 25" x 29" and provides information on the gold and coal fields of Alaska together with the principal steamer routes and trails. The map is in fine, unused condition. The introduction provides a brief history of Alaska plus detailed information is provided regarding rivers, climatic conditions, and routes to Klondike. Additionally information is provided on the physical description of Alaska including original deposits, or quartz veins, placer deposits, probable extent of gold-bearing deposits, coal and lignite, and other metals than gold. This report was prepared in accordance with Public Resolution No. 3 of the Fifty-Fifth Congress, Second Session, and approved January 20, 1898. Printed wrappers lightly soiled with wear to the spine and a small closed tear to the bottom edge of the rear cover, embossed stamp to front cover and front fly leaf. pages 5 and 6 moderately soiled as are a few fore-edges. The recto of the folding map has some light spotting, but the actual map is clean with no tearing. Seller Inventory # 45761
Quantity: 1 available