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Auction 119, Lot 276

"Karte von Iowa…", Meyer, Joseph

Subject: Iowa

Period: 1853 (dated)

Publication: Grosser Zeitung Atlas

Color: Hand Color

Size:
14.8 x 11.5 inches
37.6 x 29.2 cm
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This is the German edition of Mitchell's map of Iowa from the New Universal Atlas, with a German title but English place names. The map shows good detail of the mid-19th century county development as well as the cities, towns and topographical details and roads, including the Mormon Trail from Polk City to Wheeling's Ford.

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Condition: A

The map has some marginal damp staining, not affecting map.

Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $85

Closed on 5/9/2007

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