Geological Map of the United States.

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• ARTIST: Charles Hitchcock

• PUBLISHER: Published by John W. Lyon & Co, N.Y and O.W. Gray & Son, Philadelphia.

• MEDIUM: Stone engraving,

  DATE: 1883

• EDITION SIZE: 15 5/8 x 24 3/4" (39.7x 63 cm) plus margins.

• DESCRIPTION: well-engraved and visually engaging map, color-coded to show the geological structure of the United States by time period. The legend identifies regions by Eozoic, Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic formations. A striking example of 19th-century scientific cartography, combining precision with aesthetic appeal.

• ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in a 18.5 x 28.75 inch archival mylar for handling.

• CONDITION: Good condition and color.

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• CATEGORIES: Maps , Americas