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Auction 163, Lot 117

"United States", Melish, John

Subject: Eastern United States

Period: 1825 (circa)

Publication: Carey's School Atlas...

Color: Hand Color

Size:
9.6 x 7.9 inches
24.4 x 20.1 cm
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This uncommon map of the young United States is filled with place names. It locates the Michigan, Northwest, Missouri, and Arkansaw territories and names Texas. The larger river systems have been colored in red and yellow, and numerous Indian tribes are named. Published by Carey & Lea.

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Condition: A

Issued folding with very minor offsetting along the coast.

Estimate: $80 - $100

Sold for: $50

Closed on 6/14/2017

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