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Auction 186, Lot 94

"Amerique", Dufour, Auguste-Henri

Subject: Western Hemisphere - America

Period: 1858 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
13.3 x 18.9 inches
33.8 x 48 cm
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This handsome French map of the Americas names cities of note and shows mountain ranges and rivers. Territories are identified in the United States, including Nebraska, Kansas, New Mexico, Utah, Oregon, and Washington. Osage and Sioux or Dakota territory is located as well. Alaska is Amerique Russe. The West Indies are color-coded to show the possessions of the Danish, Spanish, French, British, Dutch, and Swedish. Several locations include dates indicated when they were discovered or founded. Engraved by Raynaud, with lettering by Lahanier and Lansraux. Published in Paris by Louis Antoine.

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Condition: B+

Contemporary color with light foxing.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $120

Closed on 2/9/2022

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