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Auction 125, Lot 287
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"Geological Map of the State of New York by Legislative Authority", Sherman & Smith

Subject: New York

Period: 1842 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
38.5 x 34.5 inches
97.8 x 87.6 cm
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This is a rare geological wall map that was published by Sherman & Smith and printed by the S.C. Clark Company. In full original hand coloring with nineteen different geological formations identified through hand coloring. Below the map are four geological sections: Connecticut line to Roxbury; Jones Beach Light House to Oneonta; St. Johns Canada to the Pennsylvania line; and Ogdensburgh NY to Bossburg PA. This fine wall map is scarce as we find only two prior sales.

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Condition: A

Varnish is evenly darkened with some areas of light abrasion. On original linen with original rollers fully attached. Nice example.

Estimate: $300 - $400

Sold for: $375

Closed on 9/24/2008

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