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Auction 92, Lot 173

"A New Map of the State of Iowa", Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co.

Subject: Iowa

Period: 1850 (dated)

Publication: Mitchell's New Universal Atlas [1855]

Color: Hand Color

Size:
16.2 x 13.2 inches
41.1 x 33.5 cm
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An attractive map of the state with 104 counties, opposed to today's 99. The capitol is located at Iowa City. Although numerous proposed and under-construction railroads are shown, there are no operating lines within the state.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $90 - $110

Sold for: $65

Closed on 9/13/2000

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