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Auction 199, Lot 136

"A New and Accurate Map of the Present Seat of War in North America, from a Late Survey", Anon.

Subject: Colonial New England United States

Period: 1775 (published)

Publication: Universal Magazine

Color: Hand Color

Size:
15 x 11.4 inches
38.1 x 29 cm
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This uncommon map was issued in October of 1775, just following the outbreak of the Revolutionary War. It covers Rhode Island and Massachusetts with parts of Connecticut and New Hampshire. It depicts provinces, counties, townships, towns, meeting-houses, roads, forts, and landmarks along the Connecticut River. The March of the Provincials following the battle of Concord and Lexington is noted through Massachusetts.

References: Jolly #UNIV-173; McCorkle #775.11; Phillips (M) p. 585; Sellers & Van Ee #814.

Condition: A

A clean and bright example on watermarked paper. Issued folding with a binding trim at lower right that has been replaced with old paper.

Estimate: $550 - $700

Sold for: $400

Closed on 9/11/2024

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