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Auction 199, Lot 173

"Map of Nevada and California", Warner, Higgins & Beers

Subject: California & Nevada

Period: 1871 (dated)

Publication: Lloyd's Atlas of the United States

Color: Hand Color

Size:
13.4 x 16.4 inches
34 x 41.7 cm
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This uncommon map of California and Nevada is delineated by county with relief shown by hachure. The Central Pacific Railroad and proposed Southern Pacific Railroad are delineated as well as a number of wagon roads, the Pony Express and U.S. Mail Route. Much of southern Nevada is undeveloped with Las Vegas (not organized until 1905) adjacent to an old Mormon fort.

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Condition: B+

Contemporary color with minor soiling in the margins. A small section of border at lower left has been trimmed off and replaced with border drawn in facsimile.

Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $90

Closed on 9/11/2024

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