430 - Mexico

Mexico Barnard, J.G. The Isthmus of Tehuantepec: Being the Results of a Survey for a Railroad to Connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. With 15 color lithographic plates and 1 folded map, including a frontispiece. New York, Appleton, 1852. Large 8°. 295 pp. Contemporary half leather with gilt title (slightly bumped, headbands with missing sections). Results of a scientific survey conducted in 1850 for the construction of a planned railroad line between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The lithographs depict various views, landscapes, villages, etc. — Former library copy with several blind stamps. Somewhat foxed in places, mostly visible through the protective paper. Results of a scientific survey conducted in 1850 for the construction of a planned railroad line between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The lithographs depict various views, landscapes, villages, etc. — Former library copy with several blind stamps. Some slight foxing, mostly visible through the protective paper. - Partial leather binding with a gilt title label (slightly scuffed initials with missing parts).