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Auction 194, Lot 183

"Map of the States of Mississippi, Louisiana, and the Arkansas Territory", Hinton, John

Subject: Southern United States

Period: 1832 (circa)

Publication: The History and Topography of the United States

Color: Hand Color

Size:
10.7 x 16.2 inches
27.2 x 41.1 cm
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A very detailed map delineated by county showing Indian tribes, parishes, rivers, forts and roads. The map extends to the Sabine River with Mexico to the west. Arkansas Territory, with early county development, is included. The Mississippi Delta area is especially well-rendered, graphically depicting the swamps. Topography is shown via bold hachure and swamps and wetlands are depicted with shading.

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Condition: B+

On a bright sheet which has been remargined at right to accommodate framing.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $400

Closed on 9/13/2023

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