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Auction 108, Lot 35

"Colton's Map of The World on Mercator's Projection", Colton, Joseph Hutchins

Subject: World

Period: 1855 (dated)

Publication: Atlas of the World

Color: Hand Color

Size:
26.5 x 17.5 inches
67.3 x 44.5 cm
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Nice nineteenth century world map with attractive pastel color and good detail throughout. Recent exploration routes are traced including the U.S.S. Vincennes (1841-42). Decorative scroll border.

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Condition: B

Light toning on fold with sparse foxing.

Estimate: $90 - $140

Sold for: $75

Closed on 9/29/2004

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