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Auction 119, Lot 302

"Map of Michigan Compiled from the Latest Authentic Sources", Page, H. R.

Subject: Michigan

Period: 1880 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
24 x 36.5 inches
61 x 92.7 cm
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This exceedingly scarce map is a highly detailed and richly colored map of the state printed on banknote paper. This great map shows the counties outlined in red, and alternating color for townships. The map locates hundreds of place names, rivers, lakes and cities. Map folds into cloth covers (4 x 6") with gilt-stamped title, "Sectional Michigan H.R. Page & Co. Chicago" and includes an 11-page index.

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Condition: B

Lightly toned on a couple of folds, else fine. Covers shelf worn with a couple of small abrasions.

Estimate: $400 - $600

Sold for: $2,500

Closed on 5/9/2007

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