Lot 355

7 American School Geography Textbooks 1845-1898

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7 American School Geography Textbooks 1845-1898

Estimate: $10 - $500

Starting Bid: $10

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by Atlee Raber Auctioneer
July 6, 2026 6:00 PM EDT
Live Auction
17020 Dover Road
Dundee, OH, US 44624

This lot comprises a collection of seven antique American school geography textbooks dating from the mid-to-late 19th century. The volumes represent a cross-section of 19th-century American pedagogical literature, primarily published for the Ohio and New York school markets. Included in the collection are: Morse's School Geography (Harper and Brothers, 1845) featuring cerographic maps; Barnes's Complete Geography by James Monteith (American Book Company, 1895); Natural Advanced Geography by Redway and Hinman (American Book Company, 1898); Warren's New Physical Geography (Cowperthwait and Company); The New Eclectic Series Complete Geography (American Book Company); Eclectic Series Intermediate Geography No. 2 (Van Antwerp, Bragg and Company); and Appleton's Standard Higher Geography. Each volume is bound in quarto format with printed and illustrated paper-covered boards and reinforced cloth or leather spines. The books are heavily illustrated with wood-engraved vignettes and numerous detailed maps, including a notable map of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. Several volumes are designated as specific state editions, such as the Ohio and New York editions. Approximate dimensions: Each volume approximately 12 x 10 inches.

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