Ending Sep 12, 2024 12:55 EST

Rare Books, Autographs & Maps

 
  Lot 176
 

176

Group of Government published works on American Natural History / United States.

Estate / Collection: The Ken Harte Collection of Natural History

[NATURAL HISTORY]

Group of ten works. Comprises HEALY, M.A. Report of the Cruise of the Revenue Marine Steamer Corwin in the Arctic Ocean in the Year 1885. Washington: Government Printing Office, 1887 together with HEALY, M.A. Report of the Cruise of the Revenue Marine Steamer Corwin in the Arctic Ocean in the Year 1884. Washington: Government Printing Office, 1889; Cruise of the Revenue-Steamer Corwin in Alaska and the N. W. Arctic Ocean in 1881. Notes and Memoranda. Washington, Treasury Dept., 1883; NELSON, E.W. Report upon Natural History Collections made in Alaska between the Years 1877 and 1881. Washington: Government Printing Office, 1887; NELSON, E.W. Report upon Natural History Collections made in Alaska between the Years 1877 and 1881. Washington: Government Printing Office, 1887; TURNER, L.M. Contributions to the Natural History of Alaska. Washington: Government Printing Office, 1886; Results of Ornithological Explorations in the Commander Islands and Kamtschatka. Washington, U. S. National Museum Bulletin No. 29, 1885; Reports of Explorations and Surveys to Ascertain the most practicable and economical Route for a Railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean. Washington, Senate, 1860; and Report upon Geographical and Geological Explorations and Surveys West of the One Hundredth Meridian. Washington, U. S. Army, 1875; and HAYDEN, F. V. Report of the United States Geological Survey of the Territories. Washington: GPO, 1879. Some degree of binding wear and other defects. Offered not subject to return.

Estimated at $1,200 - $1,800

 

Estate / Collection: The Ken Harte Collection of Natural History

[NATURAL HISTORY]

Group of ten works. Comprises HEALY, M.A. Report of the Cruise of the Revenue Marine Steamer Corwin in the Arctic Ocean in the Year 1885. Washington: Government Printing Office, 1887 together with HEALY, M.A. Report of the Cruise of the Revenue Marine Steamer Corwin in the Arctic Ocean in the Year 1884. Washington: Government Printing Office, 1889; Cruise of the Revenue-Steamer Corwin in Alaska and the N. W. Arctic Ocean in 1881. Notes and Memoranda. Washington, Treasury Dept., 1883; NELSON, E.W. Report upon Natural History Collections made in Alaska between the Years 1877 and 1881. Washington: Government Printing Office, 1887; NELSON, E.W. Report upon Natural History Collections made in Alaska between the Years 1877 and 1881. Washington: Government Printing Office, 1887; TURNER, L.M. Contributions to the Natural History of Alaska. Washington: Government Printing Office, 1886; Results of Ornithological Explorations in the Commander Islands and Kamtschatka. Washington, U. S. National Museum Bulletin No. 29, 1885; Reports of Explorations and Surveys to Ascertain the most practicable and economical Route for a Railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean. Washington, Senate, 1860; and Report upon Geographical and Geological Explorations and Surveys West of the One Hundredth Meridian. Washington, U. S. Army, 1875; and HAYDEN, F. V. Report of the United States Geological Survey of the Territories. Washington: GPO, 1879. Some degree of binding wear and other defects. Offered not subject to return.

Auction: Rare Books, Autographs & Maps, ending Sep 12, 2024

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NEW YORK, NY -- Doyle's auction of Rare Books, Autographs & Maps September 12, 2024 saw diverse offerings of printed and manuscript Americana, maps of all regions, early printing, fine bindings and library sets, fine printing and private press, travel and sport, science and technology, books on art and architecture, children’s and illustrated books, and English literature and American literature. Also featured were original autograph manuscripts and letters, illustration art and memorabilia. Add to an existing collection or begin a new one!

 


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