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Auction 177, Lot 798

"The American Lawyer, and Business-Man's Form-Book; Containing Forms and Instructions...", Beadle, D. W.

Subject: Miscellaneous Books

Period: 1853 (published)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
4.9 x 7.6 inches
12.4 x 19.3 cm
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This early edition (first issued in 1851) contains 32 double-page maps (printed on two sheets), including the United States and 31 state maps. Most of the state maps are from east of the Mississippi River, but the book also features maps of Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Texas, and a map of California. The map of the United States shows Oregon Territory, a large Nebraska Territory (encompassing present-day Montana, Wyoming and Colorado), and a large Indian Territory. Quarter leather over pictorial paper boards, 12vo, 359pp.

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Condition: B+

The contents have occasional scattered foxing and light offsetting in the maps. There is a faint dampstain confined to the bottom blank margin throughout. Covers have average wear with a small stain on the front cover and a large chip to the rear cover.

Estimate: $100 - $130

Sold for: $75

Closed on 4/29/2020

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