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Auction 100, Lot 181

"Sketch of the Country near the Southern Boundary of Kansas", U.S. Government

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Subject: Kansas

Period: 1857 (published)

Publication: HR Doc. 103, 35th Cong. 1st Sess.

Color: Black & White

Size:
48 x 21 inches
121.9 x 53.3 cm
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Map of the important survey that established the southern boundary of Kansas. Surveyed by J.E. Weyss and signed by J.E. Johnston, Col. 1st. Cavalry in the plate. The map includes topographic features and good detail with the locations of forts. Identifies the Santa Fe Trail as Santa Fe Road. Shows the route of Lt. Whipple in 1853 and Aubrey's Trail. At bottom is a profile of elevations by Dr. Wizlizenus.

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Condition: B

Minimal toning along folds. Backed with light Japanese tissue.

Estimate: $150 - $180

Sold for: $200

Closed on 9/12/2002

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