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Auction 122, Lot 318
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"Carte Geographique, Statistique et Historique de la Pensylvanie", Buchon, Jean Alexandre

Subject: Pennsylvania

Period: 1825 (published)

Publication: Atlas Geographique, Statistique, Historique et Chronologique…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
17 x 11.3 inches
43.2 x 28.7 cm
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This attractive copper engraved map is surrounded on three sides with French text describing Pennsylvania, its history, products, climates and other information. Buchon produced the French edition of Carey & Lea's American Atlas. He used a better quality paper and today his maps are generally found in better condition than their American counterparts. The dimensions given are for the map only; overall, the large folio sheet measures 24" x 17.5".

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Condition: A

A strong sheet with slightly faded original color.

Estimate: $250 - $300

Unsold

Closed on 12/5/2007

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