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Auction 201, Lot 72

"Geographical, Statistical, and Historical Map of North America", Carey & Lea

Subject: North America

Period: 1822 (circa)

Publication: A Complete Historical, Chronological, and Geographical American Atlas

Color: Hand Color

Size:
13.2 x 14 inches
33.5 x 35.6 cm
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This map presents an uncertain border between the U.S. and British Columbia reflecting the Oregon Boundary Dispute. Missouri Territory takes up the entire Pacific Northwest stretching east to the Mississippi River. Texas and the Southwest are still part of Mexico, and Salt Lake is noted. Greenland is depicted as connected to Canada, and Alaska is labeled Tchoukotches. The map is surrounded by columns of text describing the boundaries, topography, natives, and the history of the settlement of North America. Drawn by J. Finlayson and engraved by J. Yeager. Full sheet measures 21.8 x 17.6".

References: Phillips (Maps) p. 599.

Condition: B

Contemporary outline color with light toning that is more prominent along the centerfold. There are archival repairs to a couple of centerfold separations on verso.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $160

Closed on 11/20/2024

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