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Auction 88, Lot 81

"A New Map of the Province of Maryland in North America", Anon.

Subject: Colonial United States

Period: 1780 (published)

Publication: Universal Magazine Atlas

Color: Black & White

Size:
13 x 11 inches
33 x 27.9 cm
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Wonderful map issued during the REVOLUTIONARY WAR. It covers the region of Chesapeake Bay with great detail of settlements and roads, including the "Indian Road to Virginia" and the "Great Waggon Road to Philadelphia". Delaware is labeled "Newcastle C. Part of the Jerseys". Western Boundary and Lord Fairfax's Boundary Lines shown. Decorative title cartouche. Jolly UNIV-184., Sellers and van Ee #1412. Folding as issued. Overall fine, with very faint offsetting.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $400 - $450

Sold for: $425

Closed on 10/2/1999

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