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"Louisiana", Carey, Mathew

Subject: Louisiana

Period: 1814 (circa)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:

17.4 x 15.5 inches
44.2 x 39.4 cm

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This is one of the earliest large format maps of the state to appear in a commercial atlas. There is very little development except along the Mississippi River. However, the map includes nice detail of the existing roads, towns, rivers, and lakes.

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Condition: C

Tape repair on centerfold with stain.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold for: $350

Closed on 12/3/2003

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"Louisiana", Carey, Mathew

Subject: Louisiana

Period: 1814 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:

17.4 x 15.5 inches
44.2 x 39.4 cm

This is one of the earliest large format maps of the state to appear in a commercial atlas. There is very little development except along the Mississippi River. However, the map includes nice detail of the existing roads, towns, rivers, and lakes.

References:

Condition: C

Tape repair on centerfold with stain.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold for: $350

Closed on 12/3/2003

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"Louisiana", Carey, Mathew

Subject: Louisiana

Period: 1814 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:

17.4 x 15.5 inches44.2 x 39.4 cm

This is one of the earliest large format maps of the state to appear in a commercial atlas. There is very little development except along the Mississippi River. However, the map includes nice detail of the existing roads, towns, rivers, and lakes.

References:

Condition: C

Tape repair on centerfold with stain.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold for: $350

Closed on 12/3/2003

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17.4 x 15.5 inches
44.2 x 39.4 cm