DESCRIPTION: About 57 nautical charts (many folded) in a single volume showing the hydrographic sketches and preliminary surveys of the U.S. East and West Coast. Bookplate: "With the compliments of A.D. Bache", Alexander Dallas Bache (1806-1867), then the superintendent of the United States Coast Survey.
Inserted, loose list of "Coast Survey Charts Published" dated within at March 15, 1853. Lists charts, sketches and preliminary charts, free sketches, and the names and residences for agents selling Coast Survey charts. Size: 9" x 22". On better paper.
PUBLICATION DATE: 1851
GEOGRAPHIC AREA: United States
BODY OF WATER: 
CONDITION: Poor.
 Foxing. Misfolding. Minor tears. No returns. Thin paper.
COLORING: None
ENGRAVER: 
SIZE: 11
" x
9 "
ITEM PHYSICAL LOCATION: 0
PRICE: $400
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