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Auction 107, Lot 560

"Valley of the Gila & Sierra de las Estrellas from the Maricopa Wells", U.S. Railroad Surveys

Subject: United States - Arizona

Period: 1854 (published)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
9.1 x 6.4 inches
23.1 x 16.3 cm
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This tinted litho is a very early view in the area of today's Phoenix. Depicts a busy encampment of the survey team with many figures. A Native American with a large pot is in the foreground. Also shows a Saguaro cactus and mesquite tree. From the 32nd Parallel surveys and drawn by A.H. Campbell.

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Condition: A+

Clean and bright with large margins.

Estimate: $80 - $100

Sold for: $180

Closed on 6/9/2004

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