Powell, J.W. "13th. Annual Report United States Geological Survey. 1891-92 Part I. Report of the director. Part II. Geology. Part III. Irrigation"

J. W. Powell.  13th. Annual Report United States Geological Survey.  1891-92 Part I.  Report of the director.  Part II.  Geology.  Part III.  Irrigation. 

(Washington, 1893).  I: 240 pages.  In back pocket are two maps showing progress of geologic mapping and topographic surveys for 1891-92. II: 105 plates and 41 figures.  372 pages.  In back pocket is one “Relief Map of the United States.”  III: 76 plates and 118 figures.  486 pages.  In back pocket  are two folding maps, one of which is a large (31 x 47) map of the drainage basin of the Arkansas River.  Maps excellent.  (3 vols.) 

This group has loose or broken hinges (except as noted) on all the bindings, which is normal for these large volumes.  They are superior copies because all the maps in the back pockets are present and are not brittle or cracked as is so often the case.  These maps are useable (with care) and are lovely examples of American cartography.