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Auction 133, Lot 213
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"County Map of California", Mitchell, Samuel Augustus

Subject: California

Period: 1860 (dated)

Publication: New General Atlas

Color: Hand Color

Size:
10.6 x 13.4 inches
26.9 x 34 cm
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This handsome map of the young state of California features early county development. There are a few railroads in the mining district and several proposed railroads. The Wagon Road to Gt. Salt Lake heading toward Las Vegas is prominently depicted. The state borders Utah Territory, with a large inset map showing the settlement in the Great Salt Lake region. A smaller inset depicts San Francisco Bay and Vicinity.

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Condition: A

Original color with minor chipping at paper edges, well away from the map.

Estimate: $120 - $180

Sold for: $160

Closed on 9/1/2010

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