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THREE 1886 USGS ANTIQUE COPPER MAP PRINTING PLATES 1:250,000 GREAT FALLS MT

Description: THREE RARE 1886 USGS ANTIQUE COPPER MAP PRINTING PLATES 1:125,000 GREAT FALLS MONTANA - These are the very plates 1 of 1 that were used to create these very first USGS Quad maps there are no others, these really should be in a museum. Based on 1886 surveys these plates were used to print the 1889 and 1912 USGS 1:250,000 Quadrangle Maps which in and of them selves are rare indeed! Engravings for Great Falls, MT, at scale 1:250,000 surveyed 1886. Approx. SE corner (deg and min) 4700 N latitude and 11100 W longitude. Topographic map content. Engraved on 3 plate(s) of size(s) 17x26 in. with est. total weight of 46.5 lbs. Engravings are usable but are dirty, and might be damaged or have protective coatings/coverings. See photos for details of this fantastic set of plates. Includes forts in this frontier area during the frontier days!

Price: 1750 USD

Location: Geismar, Louisiana

End Time: 2025-01-02T03:49:07.000Z

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Item Specifics

Condition: Used

Restocking Fee: 15%

Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 14 Days

Refund will be given as: Money Back

Publication Year: 1886

Date Range: 1800-1899

Type: Map

Printing Technique: Copper Plate

US State: Montana

Year: 1885

Original/Reproduction: Original

Topic: Maps

Country/Region: United States of America

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