This lot of GLO maps is a terrific opportunity for the collector of Minnesota who is interested in tracking the development of the region over the span of 24 years, from its last years as a territory through its early statehood. The lot contains:

A. (No. 1) Sketch of the Public Surveys in Wisconsin and Territory of Minnesota, dated 1855 (21.5 x 17.5").
B. (H) Sketch of the Public Surveys in the Territory of Minnesota, dated 1856 (21.0 x 21.5").
C. (F) Sketch of the Public Surveys in the State of Minnesota, dated 1859 (19.8 x 22.1").
D. (F) Sketch of the Public Surveys in the State of Minnesota, dated 1861 (20.3 x 22.8").
E. (F) Sketch of the Public Surveys in the State of Minnesota, dated 1862 (20.1 x 22.8").
F. (F) Sketch of the Public Surveys in the State of Minnesota, dated 1863 (20.3 x 22.9").
G. State of Minnesota, dated 1879 (16.7 x 21.1").

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Condition:

All maps were issued folding and are in the B to B+ condition range. Each map has minor to light toning along the folds and most have a few fold splits or separations of varying lengths. Two have binding tears that enter into map image, and one has light scattered foxing.