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Auction 150, Lot 296

"Mexico, Mittel America, Texas", Flemming, Carl

Subject: United States & Mexico, Texas

Period: 1845 (circa)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:
16.5 x 13.3 inches
41.9 x 33.8 cm
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Uncommon German map of the southern United States, Mexico and Central America with the independent Republic of Texas. Mexico is divided into states and territories, which are listed in a table at bottom left. The map is filled with Indian names and some interesting spurious topography, and includes a list of mountains. Texas is stated in the legend as comprising an area of 8,000 square miles, with a total population of more than 100,000.

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Condition: B+

Original outline color with a few small stains in the image and light toning along sheet edges.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $200

Closed on 9/17/2014

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