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Auction 199, Lot 68

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"Carte Geographique, Statistique et Historique de l'Amerique", Buchon, Jean Alexandre

Subject: Western Hemisphere - America

Period: 1825 (published)

Publication: Atlas Geographique, Statistique, Historique ... des Deux Ameriques…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
15 x 8.6 inches
38.1 x 21.8 cm
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Two maps on one sheet from the French edition of Carey & Lea's atlas. The maps each measure 8" x 8" and include North America (Amerique Sept.) and South America (Amerique Merid.). They are on a large folio sheet surrounded by panels of French text measuring 27.4 x 21.3". The United States is shown with British claims into the Northwest down to the Columbia River, reflecting the 54-50 or Fight controversy. The states and organized territories are depicted with dotted lines (note the large Arkansas Territory). Mexico is in control of Texas and the present-day Southwest. Alaska is partially shown and is a Russian Possession.

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Condition: B+

Contemporary color on a sturdy sheet with some minor foxing and faint offsetting.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $33

Closed on 9/11/2024

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