Lapham, I[ncrease] A. A Geographical and Topographical Description of Wisconsin; with Brief Sketches of its History, Geology, Mineralogy, Natural History, Population, Soil, Productions, Government, Antiquities, &c. &c. Milwaukee, Published by P. C. Hale, 1844. first edition, 12mo, folding colored map, 255, [1] pp., original cloth, with black leather spine label, some rubbing to cloth, inner hinges weak, else a very good copy. The map entitled Wisconsin Southern Part 1845, was copyrighted by Sidney E. Morse and Samuel Breese, 1844, it measures 13 x 16 inches, it delineates Wisconsin showing the lines of counties and townships at the time, in addition there are mss additions and corrections done circa 1854 noting changes in names and boundaries of various counties. Describes the history and topography of Wisconsin county by county. This work was the first bound book printed in Milwaukee. American Imprints 44-3681 locating no copies; Eberstadt 134:661; Howes L-97; Sabin 38979; Streeter Sale III:1941 Price: USD 2,000.00 other currencies   order no. 315    inquire

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