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Auction 180, Lot 816

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"[Portfolio] A Description of the Country - Virginia's Cartographers and Their Maps 1607-1881"

Subject: References, Virginia

Period: 1975 (published)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
14.6 x 11.3 inches
37.1 x 28.7 cm
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This portfolio of facsimile maps focuses on the cartographic history of Virginia. Published by the Virginia State Library, it includes facsimile reproductions of 9 maps on 20 sheets, 5 of which are in color. Among the maps are Captain John Smith's Virginia, the Fry-Jefferson map of 1775, and Captain Peter S. Michie's startlingly accurate manuscript survey of Richmond. The maps are contained in a paper portfolio with an illustrated cover. This lot does not include the accompanying book of essays by E.M. Sanchez-Saavedra.

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Condition: B+

The facsimile maps are in very good condition. There are several tears on the paper case, with tape partially holding the portfolio together.

Estimate: $80 - $110

Sold for: $120

Closed on 11/18/2020

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