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Auction 108, Lot 158

"Map To Illustrate Capt. Bonneville's Adventure among the Rocky Mountains", Colton, Joseph Hutchins

Subject: United States - Western

Period: 1849 (dated)

Publication: Irving's Adventures of Captain Bonneville

Color: Black & White

Size:
18 x 11 inches
45.7 x 27.9 cm
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This interesting map is based on Fremont's map of the same period. The region west of the Mississippi to the Pacific Ocean is delineated with the new gold region of California and a notation of Sutter's Fort. The expedition route described is that of Captain Benjamin Bonneville who explored the American West from 1832-1836. The expedition party traveled parallel to the course of the Snake and the Columbia rivers, going as far as Fort Walla Walla before turning back. Fremont's route through California is shown, as well as Kearny's route along the Gila River. Published by J.H. Colton, 86 Cedar St., New York.

References: Wagner-Camp #67:14.

Condition: A

Very nice example of this map. Folding, as issued, with one short marginal split, closed on verso. Binding trim, as issued.

Estimate: $400 - $500

Sold for: $400

Closed on 9/29/2004

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