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"Map of Public Surveys in California to Accompany Report of Surveyor Genl.", U.S. Government

Subject: California

Period: 1855 (dated)

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Color: Black & White

Size:

31.1 x 36.3 inches
79 x 92.2 cm

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This large and remarkably detailed map delineates the progress of public surveys throughout the state on the scale of 18 miles per inch. About one-third of the state, in the north and east, remains unsurveyed. Signed in the plate by John C. Hays, U.S. Surveyor General of California.

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Condition: B+

Issued folding and now flattened and backed with tissue. There is light toning along the fold lines and a small chip along the bottom border that has been archivally repaired on verso.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $100

Closed on 4/29/2020

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"Map of Public Surveys in California to Accompany Report of Surveyor Genl.", U.S. Government

Subject: California

Period: 1855 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:

31.1 x 36.3 inches
79 x 92.2 cm

This large and remarkably detailed map delineates the progress of public surveys throughout the state on the scale of 18 miles per inch. About one-third of the state, in the north and east, remains unsurveyed. Signed in the plate by John C. Hays, U.S. Surveyor General of California.

References:

Condition: B+

Issued folding and now flattened and backed with tissue. There is light toning along the fold lines and a small chip along the bottom border that has been archivally repaired on verso.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $100

Closed on 4/29/2020

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"Map of Public Surveys in California to Accompany Report of Surveyor Genl.", U.S. Government

Subject: California

Period: 1855 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:

31.1 x 36.3 inches79 x 92.2 cm

This large and remarkably detailed map delineates the progress of public surveys throughout the state on the scale of 18 miles per inch. About one-third of the state, in the north and east, remains unsurveyed. Signed in the plate by John C. Hays, U.S. Surveyor General of California.

References:

Condition: B+

Issued folding and now flattened and backed with tissue. There is light toning along the fold lines and a small chip along the bottom border that has been archivally repaired on verso.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $100

Closed on 4/29/2020

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31.1 x 36.3 inches
79 x 92.2 cm