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Auction 112, Lot 211

"Map of Arkansas", General Land Office

Subject: Arkansas

Period: 1866 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22.2 x 15.8 inches
56.4 x 40.1 cm
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This is a great map of the state showing counties, railroad land grants, coal deposits and towns. The western border joins with the Cherokee and Choctaw Boundary lines. Details the Cairo and Fulton R.R. and its land grants 6 and 15 mile limits. No indication of any survey progress. Mounted on linen, as issued. Signed in the plate by the GLO Commissioner Jos. S. Wilson.

References: Phillips (A) #1388; Rumsey 1070

Condition: B

Lightly toned along folds, else very good. Binding trim close to neatline at two corners, as issued.

Estimate: $120 - $160

Sold for: $80

Closed on 9/28/2005

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