29 x 23 cm, 56 pp.,two errata slips bound in ahead of the table of contents, F. W. Egloffstein style map and four superb photographic plates taken in 1872 by the Wheeler Survey by William Bell (reproduced by photo-lithography) of the Grand Canyon. These are the first such photographs published in any report. They include: Rain Sculpture-Salt Creek Canon, Utah; Canon of Kanab Wash - Colorado River Looking South; Grand Canon of the Colorado - Mouth of Kanab Wash, Looking East; and Looking South into the Grand Canon - Colorado River, Sheavwith Crossing. Stiff printed paper covers detached and bottom 20% water stained. Fortunately the photographic plates are least affected.

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Title: Progress-Report upon Geographical and Geological Explorations and Surveys West of the One Hundredth Meridian, in 1872, under the direction of Brig. Gen. A. A. Humpreys, Chief of Engineers, United States Army, by First Lieut. George M. Wheeler, Corps of Engineers, in Charge
Publisher: Government Printing Office, Washington, D. C.
Publication Date: 1874
Binding: Soft cover
Edition: 1st Edition
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

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I have been a book collector for half a century, specializing in the scientific exploration of the American West. It is time to dispose of my collection. I have also collected in other areas including history of cartography; botany and botanical art; western railroads; Grabhorn books; Chinese art, history, and culture.

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T. W. Palmer Books
259 West 23rd Avenue, Eugene, OR, 97405-2855, U.S.A.

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