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Auction 111, Lot 116

"United States of North America and Part of Canada", Letts & Son

Subject: Western United States and Canada

Period: 1883 (circa)

Publication: Letts's Popular Atlas

Color: Printed Color

Size:
15.5 x 13 inches
39.4 x 33 cm
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A highly detailed map of the western states and border region with Canada. Major cities and Indian Reservations are highlighted in red. Public Lands in the panhandle of Indian Territory and Yellowstone Park are highlighted in purple. A map of Iceland on the same scale is used as a device to show comparative size. At bottom are profiles of the Central Pacific Railway and the proposed Canadian Pacific Railway.

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Condition: B

Old tape stain in bottom just into border.

Estimate: $50 - $75

Sold for: $170

Closed on 6/8/2005

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