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Auction 201, Lot 80

"Nord-Amerika und West-Indien...", Streit, Friedrich Wilhelm

Subject: North America, Texas

Period: 1841 (dated)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:
18 x 15.4 inches
45.7 x 39.1 cm
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This attractive map of North America and the West Indies features an Independent Texas and Oregon Territory extending well into Canada, reflecting American interests. Mexico controls all of the Southwest and California. Individual states are not shown, but the Republic of Texas is well shown and labeled. Alaska is Russian America, and the west coast consists of Neu Albion, Neu Californien, and Alt Californien. Engraved by Leutemann. A seldom seen issue.

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Condition: B+

A crisp impression with contemporary outline color on a bright sheet with light soiling and a large, faint dampstain.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Unsold

Closed on 11/20/2024

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