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Auction 112, Lot 168

"[Lot of 10] Map of the States of Virginia and Maryland [with 9 views]", Hinton, John Howard

Subject: Mid Atlantic - Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Washington DC

Period: 1832 (dated)

Publication: The History and Topography of the United States

Color: Black & White

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This lot contains a nice map (15.5 x 9.8") detailing topography, settlement, roads, and early railroads with a plan of Washington and Georgetown inset at upper left. The views (approximately 6 x 5.5") are fine steel engravings by some of the most prominent artists of the period. Includes 6 of Virginia and 3 of Baltimore: Harpers Ferry; Episcopal Church at Richmond, Virginia; Capitol of Virginia, Richmond; University of Virginia, Charlottesville; Shannondale Springs Virginia; Natural Bridge, Virginia; Battle Monument, Baltimore; Interior of the Catholic Cathedral, Baltimore; and Interior of the Unitarian Church, Baltimore.

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Condition: A

Issued folding, now pressed.

Estimate: $200 - $250

Sold for: $150

Closed on 9/28/2005

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