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Antique Map Auction Sale No. 109 - closed 12/1/2004

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Lot #196: "Colorado" O. W. Gray & Son

Antique map chart Colorado
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Estimate:
$120.00 - $160.00
Sold for: $120.00

Lot 196
By: O. W. Gray & Son
Subject: Colorado
Date: 1881

Publication: The National Atlas

Condition: B
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Color: hand color

Size: 14.8 x 11.8 inches
37.6 x 30.0 cm

This fine map shows the status of settlement and development in the state. Details railroads, cities, towns and mining communities, watershed, forts, and more. Extensive topographical detail in hachure. A surprising number of railroads attest to the extensive mining at the time. Delineates 31 counties through engraved line and hand coloring.

Good impression and original pastel coloring with full margins. An area of light toning in lower portion, else very good.

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