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Auction 138, Lot 224

"[Lot of 3] Arkansas [and] Alabama [and] Mississippi", Colton, Joseph Hutchins

Subject: Southern United States

Period: 1855 (dated)

Publication: Atlas of the World

Color: Hand Color

Size:
16 x 12.8 inches
40.6 x 32.5 cm
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This is a lot of three maps including Arkansas, Alabama and Mississippi. Each sheet is steel engraved and the maps are approximately the same size. Counties are highlighted in various colors and there are several existing and proposed railroads that cross these states. The road network is well defined. The maps are surrounded in Colton's signature strapwork border.

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Condition: A

Minor soiling in the blank margins and a few short splits, all of which are far from the image.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold for: $150

Closed on 12/7/2011

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