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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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