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Auction 109, Lot 193
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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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George Horatio Derby, better known as a brilliant humorist, was a trained topographer and produced several maps of major importance.

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. Margin with binding trim replaced to better accommodate framing.

Estimate: $250 - $300

Sold for: $400

Closed on 12/1/2004

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