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Auction 111, Lot 245

"A New Map of the State of Ohio", Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co.

Subject: Ohio

Period: 1850 (dated)

Publication: Mitchell's New Universal Atlas

Color: Hand Color

Size:
13 x 15.7 inches
33 x 39.9 cm
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Very finely engraved state map filled with details and scores of towns and villages, roads, and a surprising number of railroads. Large profile of the Ohio and Erie Canal along the bottom and another profile showing the Miami Canal. Fancy titling and decorative borders.

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Condition: A

Very nice original coloring. Close trimmed (1/4") at left.

Estimate: $80 - $100

Sold for: $90

Closed on 6/8/2005

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