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Auction 120, Lot 279

"A Plat Exhibiting the State of the Surveys in the State of Florida", U.S. State Surveys

Subject: Florida

Period: 1851 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
25 x 22 inches
63.5 x 55.9 cm
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An interesting, detailed map represents the progress of surveying in the state. It clearly shows the Everglades, Big Cypress, the Northern Keys, Arredondo Grant, Forbes Purchase, Lake O-Kee-Cho-Bee, and numerous forts. Extends to include Key Largo (unnamed) and the keys above. The transition between the Everglades and the gulf is indistinct along the southwest coast. Issued from St. Augustine by R.A. Putnam, Surveyor General.

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Condition: B+

Issued folding, now pressed with attractive later color. Couple of minor fold intersection repairs with archival tape. The usual binding trim and one large chip in blank margin, with plenty of margin left for framing.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold for: $110

Closed on 7/18/2007

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