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Auction 102, Lot 201

"Sketch of the Public Surveys in Michigan", General Land Office

Subject: Michigan

Period: 1866 (dated)

Publication: Annual Report of the Commr. Genl. Land Office

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20.7 x 20.5 inches
52.6 x 52.1 cm
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This map is from the first year that large colored state maps were issued by GLO. Include the Upper Peninsula and an inset of Isle Royale. Shows railroads and wagon roads and the copper, iron and silver regions. Drawn on a scale of 18 miles to the inch.

References: Phillips (A) #1388-4.

Condition: B

Backed with original linen with close binding trim, as issued. Three short splits along folds, archivally repaired. Light scattered foxing and toning along fold.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold for: $100

Closed on 3/5/2003

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