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Auction 142, Lot 158

"Colton's United States Shewing the Military Stations, Forts &c.", Colton, Joseph Hutchins

Subject: Eastern United States, Civil War

Period: 1862 (dated)

Publication: Victor's History of the Southern Rebellion

Color: Hand Color

Size:
16.3 x 14.5 inches
41.4 x 36.8 cm
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This unusual, Civil War period map covers the United States east of the 103rd meridian, including Dakota Territory, Nebraska, eastern Colorado, and most of Texas. The map exhibits interesting details; the Pony Express Route, railroads, U.S. Mail routes and other important roads together with hundreds of forts. Four tiny ships sailing in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico symbolize the Union blockade of the Confederacy. Printed on thin banknote-style paper.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $200 - $250

Sold for: $160

Closed on 11/28/2012

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