Titles: Sheets I, II, and III of “Map of the Republic of Chile Compiled by the U.S. Astron^l Expedition from the Surveys of Messrs. Pissis & Allen Campbell, the Maps of Claude Gay & unpublished Originals from the Archives of Santiago and from Astronomical Determinations by the Expedition”, drawn by F. Herbst

Description: 3 large lithographed foldout maps comprising all of Chile (undated) salvaged from a damaged copy of volume 1 of Lieut. J.M. Gilliss’ The U.S. Naval Astronomical Expedition to the Southern Hemisphere during 1849-’50-‘51-‘52. The three detailed maps cover the entire territory of Chile from north to south. The Explanation panel on each map shows roads, proposed railroads, and political divisions (provinces), but also highlights mineral resources such as copper, gold, and silver, as well as locations for ore processing.

Condition: The three sheets vary in condition, but all three are good, dark impressions, with no tears, holes or the like. Specifically: Sheet I is in very good condition, a bit darkened on the left margin, one spot in the upper left area. Sheet II is in good condition, with some scattered areas of ink transfer and orangish discoloration across panels. Sheet III is in fair condition, the ink discoloration covers a greater proportion of the map, and it has some creasing.

Size: Each foldout sheet: 11.75 x 18.75

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