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Auction 184, Lot 301
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"The State of Massachusetts. Compiled from the Best Authorities", Lewis/Carey

Subject: Massachusetts

Period: 1795 (circa)

Publication: Guthrie's Geography Improved

Color: Black & White

Size:
18.8 x 14.3 inches
47.8 x 36.3 cm
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This early map of Massachusetts illustrates the hills, streams, ponds and lakes, county boundaries, main roads, and towns. It extends to include Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. An early survey marker, Station Trees, is located just north of Dracut at the New Hampshire border with two tiny trees engraved at that point. This is the first state.

References: Wheat & Brun #213.

Condition: B+

Issued folding and now flat with a professionally repaired edge tear at bottom that extends 2" into the image. There is a bit of paper weakness above the left fold junction.

Estimate: $350 - $425

Sold for: $250

Closed on 9/15/2021

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