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1892 Perron map: Illinois River threshold before construction of Chicago, #80

Nice map titled Seuil de la rivière des Illinois avant la construction de Chicago, from wood engraving with fine detail and clear impression. Overall size approx. 20 x 13 cm, image size approx. 11 x 7.5 cm. From: Les Etats Unis, volume no. 16 of  La Nouvelle Géographie universelle, la terre et les hommes, 19 volumes (1875-94), great work of Elisee Reclus. Cartographer is Charles Perron.