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an open book with a picture of a landscape on itan open book with a picture of a landscape on it
Jeschke Jádi Auctions Berlin

Estimate €200 - €300
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Mexico Barnard, J.G. The Isthmus of Tehuantepec: Being the Results of a Survey for a Railway to Connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. With 15 colour lithographic plates and 1 folded map, including frontispiece. New York, Appleton, 1852. Large 8°. 295 pp. Contemporary half leather with gilt title (slightly bumped, headbands with missing sections). Results of a scientific survey carried out in 1850 for the construction of a planned railway line between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The lithographs depict various views, landscapes, villages, etc. – Former library copy with several blind stamps. Somewhat foxed in places, mostly visible through the protective paper. Results of a scientific survey conducted in 1850 for the construction of a planned railway line between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The lithographs depict various views, landscapes, villages, etc. – Former library copy with several blind stamps. Some slight foxing, mostly visible through the protective paper. – Partial leather binding with a gilt title label (slightly scuffed initials with missing parts).
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About the sale Valuable books, prints, historical photographs
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Auction time 10/24/2026 at 10:00 AM
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