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Auction 105, Lot 169
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"The Sacramento Valley from the American River to Butte Creek…", Derby, George Horatio (Lt)

Subject: California

Period: 1849 (dated)

Publication: Senate Doc. 47, 31st Congress, 1st Sess.

Color: Black & White

Size:
17.5 x 22.5 inches
44.5 x 57.2 cm
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Map of major importance to the California Gold Rush. On a scale of 4-1/2 miles to the inch, it provides a detailed view of the region with numerous small towns, ranches, Diggings, trails and roads. Shows Sacramento, American River, numerous gold diggings including Mormon and Dry. Interesting notations concerning grazing, road conditions, soil fertility, etc.

References: Wheat (Gold) #149.

Condition: A

Issued folding, now backed with archival tissue. Extra paper laid in at binding trim, away from map image.

Estimate: $250 - $275

Sold for: $300

Closed on 12/3/2003

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