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Title: Atlas to Accompany the Monograph on the Geology of the Comstock Lode and the Washoe District Author: Becker, George F. Place: Washington, D.C. Publisher: Date: 1882 Description: Title, contents leaf, and 19 lithographed maps, all but 2 double-page, nearly all in color. (Folio) 50.5x44 cm (20x17½"), original brown cloth stamped in gilt. First Edition. Issued by the United States Geological Survey under the directorship of Clarence King. The plates include the mining district as a whole, plus sections, diagrams, cross-views, etc., of the various shafts. Printed by Julien Bien & Co. Lith., New York. Bookplate of the Essex Institute (presented by the U.S. Geological Survey) on front pastedown endpaper, no internal library markings. Due to the size and/or weight of this lot extra charges may apply. Lot Amendments Condition: Binding worn, joints splitting, hinges cracking; internally near fine; binding very good. Item number: 273760a