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Antique Map Auction Sale No. 110 - closed 3/2/2005

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Lot #114: "Map of the United States and Territories Showing the extent of Public Surveys and other details constructed from the Plats and official sources of the General Land Office…" General Land Office

Antique map chart Map of the United States and Territories Showing the
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Estimate:
$300.00 - $400.00
Sold for: $200.00

Lot 114
By: General Land Office
Subject: United States
Date: 1868

Publication:

Condition: B
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Color: hand color

Size: 56 x 28.5 inches
142.3 x 72.4 cm

This map is one of the more remarkable maps produced by the General Land Office. It shows the extent of the public surveys and many items of great interest. Most significant are the gold, silver, copper, and other mineral deposits that are color-coded to mark their location and keyed to the legend. The sites of army forts and posts provide an excellent view of the undeveloped territories and the western frontier. Details include land grants, townships, subdivisions, railroads, mining districts & etc. This is the first issue to show the newly formed Wyoming, which was previously shown as an appendage to Dakota Territory. Made under the direction of Hon. J.S. Wilson, Commissioner, by Theodore Franks. Signed in the plate by Wilson.

Original color. Issued folding, now pressed and backed with archival tissue. A few folds with light toning, else very good.

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