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Auction 160, Lot 250

"[Lot of 6 - Sequoia National Park]"

Subject: Central California, Sequoia National Park

Period: 1896-1909 (circa)

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These six maps show the early development of the nation's second national park (1890) in fine detail, covering a thirteen year span from 1896 - 1909. The maps present a wealth of information concerning the state of surveying, park boundaries, attractions, topography, and more. The list of maps include:

A. Administrative Map of Sequoia and General Grant National Park, California, by the Department of Interior, dated 1909, printed color (14.9 x 23.6").
B. Sketch of the Sequoia and General Grant National Parks and the Sierra Forest Reserve in Their Immediate Vicinity..., dated 1908, black & white (14.0 x 14.9").
C. Plat of the Exterior Boundaries of Sequoia National Park California..., dated 1904, printed color (16.0 x 22.2").
D. Map Showing Appropriated Lands in General Grant and Sequoia National Parks California, dated 1903, printed color (15.5 x 17.5").
E. Route Sketch of the March Made by Troop "I" and "M," 9th Cavalry 1903 From San Francisco to Parks, dated 1903, black & white (16.8 x 6.5").
F. Sketch of the Sequoia and General Grant National Parks and the Sierra Forest Reserve in Their Immediate Vicinity..., by Lieutenant M.F. Davis, dated 1896, black & white (13.8 x 14.2").

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Condition: A

Clean and bright examples, issued folding.

Estimate: $180 - $220

Sold for: $100

Closed on 11/16/2016

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