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Auction 102, Lot 199

"Sketch of the Claims to Land on the River St. Mary at Pauwayteeg July 6th. 1823", General Land Office

Subject: Michigan

Period: 1823 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
17 x 10.5 inches
43.2 x 26.7 cm
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One of earliest printed maps of the Sault Ste. Marie area with names of property owners and boundaries of their claims. A fascinating map that shows the claims of 13 individuals plus land reserved for Indian burial and encamping.

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Condition: B

A few light spots and repaired splits at fold intersections, else very good.

Estimate: $120 - $160

Sold for: $90

Closed on 3/5/2003

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