Bancroft, Hubert Howe
1883

Native races of the Pacific states New Mexican group

DESCRIPTION: Shows the names and lands of the Native American Indians. Covers the full extent of the Baja California peninsula, the Sea of Cortez, parts of Texas, Mexico, Arizona and New Mexico. Places Cape (Cabo) San Lucas at the tip of the Baja peninsula. Native tribes placed in their geographical context include the Guanicuris, Cochimis, Yuma, Papago, Comanche, Zuni, Navajo and many more.

From Bancroft's "The Native Races of the Pacific States of North America." Includes land formations, political boundaries, and rivers.

CREATOR: Bancroft, Hubert Howe

PUBLICATION DATE: 1883

GEOGRAPHIC AREA: Mexico

BODY OF WATER: Sea of Cortez

CONDITION: Good. Two vertical folds as issued. Slight age toning. Verso blank.

COLORING: Hand-colored.

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SIZE: 13 " x 7 "

ITEM PHYSICAL LOCATION: 77

PRICE: $70

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