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Washington, D. C.: Department of the Interior, United States Geological Survey, 1909 Book. Very Good -. Printer Wrapper. First Edition. Elephant Folio. (2) 11 pp + 3 Sheets, topographical & geologic descriptions of the El Paso Quadrangle, including sketches, figures, a topographic sheet, an areal geology sheet, and an illustration sheet. First Edition: Engraved and printed by the U.S. Geological Survey, 1909. "The features on the topographic map are of three kinds -- (1) inequalities of surface, called relief, as plains, plateaus, valleys, hills, and mountains; (2) distribution of water, called drainage, as streams, lakes, and swamps; (3) the works of man, called culture, as roads, railroads, boundaries, villages, and cities." Small diamond-shaped Ex library stamp on front wrapper. Top fore-edge corner margins chip from page 5 on with fore-edge wear to illustration sheet, rear wrapper, and partially age-toned wrappers. Clean, tight and strong binding with no underlining, highlighting or… Read More

Washington, DC: United States Geological Survey [USGS], 1909. First edition . Large folio. Printed wrappers. Eleven pages with "Description of the El Paso District," with two full-page maps showing, besides geologic features, roads, railroads and towns, one page of photographs, and two pages of "Geologic Atlas of the United States. Small corner creases to the covers. A very good plus copy.

Department of the Interior, United States Geological Survey. Collectible - Good. Washington, D.C.: Department of the Interior, United States Geological Survey, 1909. 1st edition. Field Edition. Sm 4to. 86pp. Illus., maps. Good book. (geology, Texas, maps) Inquire if you need further information.

Washington, DC: United States Geological Survey [USGS], 1909. Field edition . Soft cover. 86 pages with "Description of the El Paso District," photographs, sections, and bibliography, plus two large folded maps in the front pocket. Bound in olive green stiff paper covers printed in black. The leading edges show some toning, probably due to humidity. This does not affect the text of photos. Wear along the cover edges. Maps are fine and appear unopened. Book and covers are about very good.