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Auction 108, Lot 222
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"Survey of the Allegheny River from Franklin to Pittsburgh No. 1 & No. 2", U.S. War Department

Subject: Pennsylvania and New York

Period: 1828 (dated)

Publication: HR Doc #343, 25th Cong. 2nd Sess.

Color: Black & White

Size:
69 x 7.4 inches
175.3 x 18.8 cm
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Two-sheet map detailing the survey made by topographical engineers Lieutenants C. Graham and J.M. Berrien under the direction of Lt. Col. Kearney. The maps show the course of the river and details features on the banks (ferries, creeks, salt works, etc). Complete with the 36-page report from the Secretary of War to the House.

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Condition: B

Bit of very minor foxing. Couple of short tears in sheet 2 closed with cello tape.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $100

Closed on 9/29/2004

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