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Auction 159, Lot 269
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"A New Map of Louisiana with Its Canals, Roads & Distances from Place to Place, Along the Stage & Steam Boat Routes", Mitchell, Samuel Augustus

Subject: Louisiana

Period: 1846 (dated)

Publication: New Universal Atlas

Color: Hand Color

Size:
14.3 x 11.6 inches
36.3 x 29.5 cm
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Attractive state map showing early county configurations with good detail of cities, towns, roads, canals and railroads. Features a large inset of New Orleans with a key to important buildings. Tables at left display the distances along various steamboat routes to and from New Orleans. County configuration is up to date, with the recently organized Jackson County in 1845.

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Condition: B+

Original color with light toning and minor soiling.

Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $75

Closed on 9/14/2016

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