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Auction 146, Lot 199

"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. 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: B+

Light toning with a couple of small spots and minor soiling in the blank margins.

Estimate: $150 - $180

Sold for: $75

Closed on 9/4/2013

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