Joint Report Upon the Survey and Demercation of the Boundary Between the United States and Canada from the Source of the St. Croix River to the St. Lawrence River
by International Boundary Commission: King, W.F.; McArthur, J.J.; Tittmann, O.H.; Barnard, E.C.; Jones, E. Lester
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Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1925. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. 512 pages. The third of seven reports which cover the survey and demarcation of the international boundary between Alaska and Canada and between the United States and Canada from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean, excepting that part of the boundary through the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River, which was surveyed and reported upon by the International Waterways Commission. Compiled in accordance with the provisions of Article III of the treaty between the United States and Great Britain, signed at Washington, April 11, 1908. Printed on high quality coated paper. Includes four colour fold-out maps, all of which are in excellent condition. Dozens of fascinating black and white photographs. Detailed Table of Contents, List of Illustrations, and Indeces. Clean, bright and unmarked. Very light wear. Binding tight. Bright gilt lettering upon green spine. Lettering upon front board significantly faded. Top and bottom corners of the last 60 pages bear minor moisture-induced undulations. Very nice copy. Please note: Sketches of the triangulation and precise traverse were printed under separate cover which is not included..
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- Title
- Joint Report Upon the Survey and Demercation of the Boundary Between the United States and Canada from the Source of the St. Croix River to the St. Lawrence River
- Author
- International Boundary Commission: King, W.F.; McArthur, J.J.; Tittmann, O.H.; Barnard, E.C.; Jones, E. Lester
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Government Printing Office
- Place of Publication
- Washington, D.C.
- Date Published
- 1925
- Keywords
- International Boundary Commission: King, W.F.; McArthur, J.J.; Tittmann, O.H.; Barnard, E.C.; Jones, E. Lester Joint Report Upon the Survey and Demercation of the Boundary Between the United States and Canada from the Source of the St. Croix River to the
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- Folio - over 12" - 15" tall
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